‘We need to convert opportunities into points’
Duane Vermeulen on the Boks’ defensive strength and why their attack needs to improve, while Kwagga Smith speaks about the Welsh threat at the breakdown.
RWC XV: Forwards of the quarter-finals
Staff writer DYLAN JACK selects a pack of forwards from the individuals who have been impressive in the World Cup quarter-finals.
Daily wrap: How Rassie broke Bok shackles
SA Rugby magazine looks at what happened in Tokyo on Tuesday as the Springboks build toward their World Cup semi-final against Wales.
Edwards: We’ll have to keep an eye out on Kolbe
Defence coach Shaun Edwards sees Cheslin Kolbe as the biggest threat to Wales’ chances of progressing to a first-ever World Cup final.
Boks welcome level playing field
Assistant coach Matt Proudfoot says it will suit the Springboks to play against Wales at a neutral venue for a change.
Springboks need to find an extra gear
The Springboks are unlikely to move away from their rigid game plan against Wales but they have to try to mix it up a bit for Sunday’s World Cup semi-final, writes JOHN GOLIATH.
Watch: Boks’ World Cup semi-finals
Ahead of the Springboks’ semi-final against Wales, SA Rugby magazine looks back at South Africa’s previous semi-finals at the World Cup.
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.
Proudfoot: Opposition determines our bench
Matt Proudfoot says the Boks’ opponents determine the makeup of the replacements bench, while Bongi Mbonambi confirms he’s fit to face Wales.
Wales call up rookie wing
Wing Owen Lane has replaced his Cardiff Blues teammate Josh Navidi in Wales’ World Cup squad.
