Recap: Your weekend in rugby
A look back at some of the biggest stories in the world of rugby over the past weekend. Catch up with the news here.
Weekend on social media
The SA Rugby magazine team rounds up what the rugby community shared on social media this past weekend.
Watch: Kolisi’s message to SA
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi has called on South Africans to get behind the team for their World Cup final against England next Saturday.
Kolisi: This is for you South Africa
Captain Siya Kolisi has dedicated the Springboks’ upcoming World Cup semi-final against Wales to the people of South Africa.
Erasmus: Our subs made a difference
Rassie Erasmus acknowledged that the margin of victory wasn’t a a true reflection of the Springboks’ quarter-final win over Japan.
Watch: Kolisi reacts to Federer’s message
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi was overjoyed with tennis star Roger Federer’s message of support ahead of the World Cup quarter-finals.
Pollard: ‘One-point win will do’
Siya Kolisi and Handre Pollard say that the Springboks won’t over-complicate their mental or physical approach in the quarter-final against Japan on Sunday. JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo reports.
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.
‘100 percent’ Kolisi keen to lead again
A fully-fit Siya Kolisi will lead out the Springboks for the second time in five days when they face Canada at the Kobe Misaki Stadium on Tuesday.
