Willemse at 15 for Boks
Damian Willemse will start at fullback in one of several changes for the Springboks’ final World Cup pool match against Canada in Kobe on Tuesday.
Mallett: Kolbe the heartbeat of the Boks
What NICK MALLETT had to say on SuperSport about the Springboks’ comfortable 49-3 victory over Italy in Shizuoka on Friday.
‘Uncontested scrums took steam from us’
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi’s post-match reaction to their 49-3 World Cup victory over Italy in Shizuoka on Friday.
Earthquake spooks Bok skipper
Siya Kolisi says that he was ‘excited but scared’ after a minor earthquake hit the Shizuoka region in the early hours of Wednesday morning. JON CARDINELLI in Shizuoka reports.
‘All the pressure is on South Africa’
Italy coach Conor O’Shea believes his side have the ‘heart and courage’ to challenge the Springboks in this Friday’s crucial Pool B clash at the Shizuoka Stadium.
Beast, Mbonambi in Bok team to face Italy
Beast Mtawarira and Bongi Mbonambi will both start for the Springboks in their crucial World Cup clash with Italy in Shizuoka on Friday.
Erasmus: Schalk brings calming effect
Rassie Erasmus discusses Schalk Brits’ appointment as captain, the selections for Saturday’s clash as well as Namibia’s standing as a Test nation.
Kolisi substitution was planned
Springbok assistant coach Matt Proudfoot says they knew captain Siya Kolisi would not play the full 80 minutes in the loss against the All Blacks on Saturday.
Boks remain upbeat despite defeat
Rassie Erasmus believes that the Springboks can become the first team to win the World Cup after losing a match in the group stages.
Erasmus: ABs showed great discipline
Hear the reactions of the Springbok coach and captain, as well as their counterparts, following the Pool B opener in Yokohama.
