Dawn of a new era
The Springboks went from an all-time low to having a chance to reach the 2019 Rugby World Cup final under the guidance of Rassie Erasmus. Here’s a look at that journey:
Watch: Fan cams, festivities in Yokohama
SA Rugby magazine’s Jon Cardinelli soaked up the atmosphere ahead of the highly-anticipated semi-final between the Springboks and Wales at Yokohama Stadium.
RECAP: Springboks vs Wales
Follow the live action with the SA Rugby magazine team as the Springboks take on Wales for a place in the 2019 Rugby World Cup final.
Pollard: Set-piece dominance to decide semi-final
Springbok flyhalf Handre Pollard say the semi-final against Wales will be won by the team that establishes set-piece dominance.
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.
‘I hope they have to play extra time’
Eddie Jones hopes that the second semi-final between South Africa and Wales drains the energy of England’s final opponent. JON CARDINELLI in Yokohama reports.
Watershed weekend for world order
The trendsetting All Blacks as well as the resurgent Springboks look set to make a statement on several fronts, writes JON CARDINELLI in Yokohama.
Venter predicts five-point margin between Boks-Wales
Brendan Venter says that the winner of the semi-final between the Boks and Wales has a better chance of World Cup glory than the winner of the match between England and New Zealand.
Os on his hall of fame status
Renowned 1995 and 2007 World Cup-winner Os du Randt on his induction into the Hall of Fame and the Boks’ World Cup hopes.
Stats and Facts: South Africa vs Wales
All the stats and facts for the second World Cup semi-final between South Africa and Wales in Yokohama on Sunday.
