Watch: ‘Japan deserve their ranking’
We look at what happened in Tokyo on Monday and Tuesday as the Springboks build toward their quarter-final clash with Japan.
‘The Brighton loss has been erased’
Rassie Erasmus on Japan’s progression to the quarter-finals, their strengths as a cohesive unit and how conditions might affect the contest on Sunday.
Boks can’t afford to look beyond Japan
Japan will pose a unique threat to the more-fancied Springboks in the quarter-final on Sunday, writes JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo.
Brains will trump brawn in playoffs
Rassie Erasmus is pushing his charges to improve their pressure management and decision-making to ensure that they succeed where past World Cup teams have failed. JON CARDINELLI in Kobe reports.
Hagibis won’t hurt Boks ahead of playoff
Rassie Erasmus has confirmed that Typhoon Hagibis won’t impact on the Springboks’ preparations ahead of the World Cup quarter-finals. JON CARDINELLI in Kobe reports.
Brits worth his weight in green and gold
Schalk Brits’ contributions on and off the field for the Springboks have vindicated Rassie Erasmus’ decision to persuade the veteran hooker to come out of retirement, writes JOHN GOLIATH.
Erasmus nervous about Ireland, Japan
Rassie Erasmus and Siya Kolisi reflect on the Springboks’ victory against Canada and discuss how the team will prepare for the World Cup quarter-finals.
Boks turn focus to Pool A race
Rassie Erasmus says that Ireland and Japan will pose different threats and that he won’t begin analysis for the quarter-final until the Springboks’ opponents are confirmed. JON CARDINELLI in Kobe reports.
Can Boks block out the noise?
The Eben Etzebeth saga, as well as the social-media reaction to the ‘bomb-squad’ celebration, are distractions that the Springboks could do without, writes JON CARDINELLI in Kobe.
Erasmus: Kolisi peaking at the right time
Rassie Erasmus on the physical challenge that Canada will pose, while Cobus Reinach and Thomas du Toit speak about getting their first starts at the World Cup.
