Gatland: Boks well placed ahead of final

England’s energy-sapping battle with the All Blacks may count against them ahead of a meeting with the abrasive Springboks in the World Cup final, writes JON CARDINELLI in Yokohama.

Watch: Scenes as Springboks win semi-final

Check out the scenes of celebration and reactions of players and fans following the Springboks’ narrow semi-final win over Wales on Sunday.

Wales brace for Boks’ power game

Warren Gatland says his Wales team expects a physical onslaught from the Springboks in the semi-final on Sunday.

Daily wrap: ‘We want to be No 1 again’

SA Rugby magazine looks at what happened in Tokyo on Thursday as the Springboks build toward the World Cup semi-final against Wales.

Rassie: Willie’s ‘calm head’ is needed

Rassie Erasmus says the calming influence of Willie le Roux is crucial for the Boks’ back three despite the criticism the fullback has received recently.

‘Brilliant’ Nienaber key to Bok success

Rassie Erasmus has praised former army buddy Jacques Nienaber for the role he’s played in reviving the Springbok brand over the past 18 months. JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo reports.

Rassie: Gatland an absolute legend

Rassie Erasmus on Wales coach Warren Gatland and how the 6-2 split on the bench will boost the Bok defence during Sunday’s semi-final.

Head to Head: Stay or go with Willie?

Mariette Adams and Dylan Jack debate whether the Springboks should persist or desist with Willie le Roux at fullback for their semi-final against Wales on Sunday.

Bongi: Rassie broke mental shackles

Bongi Mbonambi believes that the Springboks’ transformation over the past two seasons is down to Rassie Erasmus’ honest and open player management approach. JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo reports.

‘Can you imagine Ronaldo or Messi cleaning up?’

A selection of the best quotes from players, coaches and referees at the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan on Monday.