Springboks

Faf: Boks won’t change DNA

Springbok scrumhalf Faf de Klerk says that good defence, kicking and discipline will shape the World Cup quarter-final next week. JON CARDINELLI in Kobe reports.

Faf: Plenty of competition at 9

Faf de Klerk on Cobus Reinach’s hat-trick against Canada, the competition among the Bok scrumhalves and the long buildup to the quarter-finals.

In pictures: Boks train in the rain

The Springboks did not let the wet weather in Japan dampen their mood during their training session in Kobe on Saturday as they continued preparations for the playoffs.

‘World Cup has been a big disappointment’

The Money Man and Mark Keohane discuss all the controversies surrounding the Rugby World Cup and say that World Rugby’s decision to host the showpiece in Japan has backfired.

‘Etzebeth innocent until proven guilty’

SA Sports Minister Nathi Mthethwa says the criminal justice system needs to be allowed to take its course in the saga involving Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth.

Brains will trump brawn in playoffs

Rassie Erasmus is pushing his charges to improve their pressure management and decision-making to ensure that they succeed where past World Cup teams have failed. JON CARDINELLI in Kobe reports.

Pienaar on standby for worst-case scenario

Rassie Erasmus has revealed that Ruan Pienaar will join the Springbok squad if there is a serious injury at scrumhalf in the coming weeks. JON CARDINELLI in Kobe reports.

The Springboks after the win over Canada

Hagibis won’t hurt Boks ahead of playoff

Rassie Erasmus has confirmed that Typhoon Hagibis won’t impact on the Springboks’ preparations ahead of the World Cup quarter-finals. JON CARDINELLI in Kobe reports.

SAHRC: We want Etzebeth to play at RWC

The South African Human Rights Commission says it is probing claims that comments by the institution’s legal head, Buang Jones, could cause harm to an investigation into the Eben Etzebeth racism allegations.