‘Set piece will be massive’
Bok centre Damian de Allende on his improved form during the World Cup while Lood de Jager highlights the importance of the set-piece battle against Wales.
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.
Kolbe injury piles pressure on back three
Cheslin Kolbe’s aerial skills will be missed as much as his attacking edge when the Springboks battle Wales in the World Cup semi-final, writes JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo.
Hansen: Barrett over Cane strategic
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen says the inclusion of utility forward Scott Barrett over regular openside flank Sam Cane is tactical and not based on form.
Hansen: No time for mind games
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen says that there is no point in getting involved in mind games ahead of Saturday’s semi-final against England.
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.
Analysis: Magic Mo’unga vs balanced Barrett
Will Richie Mo’unga’s running game or Beauden Barrett’s all-round wizardry be the difference in the all-New Zealand semi-final? JON CARDINELLI analyses a key match-up.
Perenara to break Hurricanes record
TJ Perenara will become the most-capped Hurricanes player in history when he starts against the Crusaders in the Vodacom Super Rugby semi-final.
Robertson backs same Crusaders combo
The Crusaders side is unchanged for the Vodacom Super Rugby semi-final against the Hurricanes in Christchurch.
Lions rebound to book final place
The Lions fought back from 14-0 down to beat the Waratahs 44-26 in Johannesburg and secure their spot in the Super Rugby final. JON CARDINELLI reports.
