Rassie: Boks need to get better on attack

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus says the Springboks will have improve the attacking side of their game ahead of the knockout stages of the tournament.

Three key points from Boks-Italy clash

SA Rugby magazine identifies some of the good, the bad and the ugly to take away from the Boks’ World Cup victory over Italy.

Rassie praises ‘wonderful’ Kolbe

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has lauded star wing Cheslin Kolbe in the wake of a fine all-round performance against Italy. JON CARDINELLI at Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa reports.

Rassie: Bok bullies on right track

Rassie Erasmus believes that South Africa ‘ticked a box’ with their uncompromising physical performance against Italy. JON CARDINELLI at Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa reports.

Head to Head: Bok backline bolter

Mariette Adams and Dylan Jack debate which forward would be best suited for a switch to the backline should the Springboks need that against Italy on Friday.

Erasmus: ‘It’s do or die this week’

Rassie Erasmus discusses team selections and the knockout mentality adopted by the Springboks ahead of the Italy clash in Shizuoka on Friday.

Boks on right mental track

A do-or-die mindset will shape the Springboks’ physical and tactical approach between now and the end of their World Cup campaign, writes JON CARDINELLI in Omaezaki.

‘Humidity not a factor in playoffs’

Rassie Erasmus believes that the conditions in Japan will have improved by the time the World Cup reaches the quarter-final stage. JON CARDINELLI in Toyota reports.

Rassie: Japan a ‘scary’ playoff prospect

Rassie Erasmus has reiterated his view about Japan as a World Cup playoff threat in the wake of the host nation’s upset win against Ireland. JON CARDINELLI in Toyota reports.

‘PRO14 one of the toughest competitions’

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has labelled the PRO14 as one of the most difficult compeitions he has ever coached in.