Boks needed more than just Kolbe magic
Cheslin Kolbe starred in Yokohama, but his efforts were largely in vain as the Boks were ultimately outsmarted by the opportunistic All Blacks in Saturday’s World Cup opener, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Yokohama showdown will provide World Cup answers
The biggest clash of the pool stage will reveal whether the Springboks or the All Blacks are early favourites for the World Cup title, writes JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo.
RECAP: Springboks vs All Blacks
Follow the live action with the SA Rugby magazine team from the International Stadium in Yokohama as the Springboks take on the All Blacks in the Rugby World Cup.
Bok World Cup wish list
The SA Rugby magazine team identify what they would love to see come out of the Boks’ World Cup opener against the All Blacks on Saturday.
PSDT: ‘Positional shift was difficult in beginning’
Rassie Erasmus and Pieter-Steph du Toit analyse the Springbok player’s remarkable transition from lock to blindside flank.
Boks will be big in Japan
Japan is set to play host to a Rugby World Cup like no other, writes Japan-based journalist RICHARD FREEMAN.
Superbru: World Cup predictions (Round 1)
The SA Rugby magazine team’s Superbru picks for the first round of World Cup fixtures.
Boks relaxed ahead of big clash
The Springboks appeared to be in fine spirits when assembling for their official team photo on the eve of their highly anticipated clash against the All Blacks in Yokohama.
Fleck: De Allende playing with ‘a quiet confidence’
Former Springbok centre Robbie Fleck says supporters shouldn’t put Damian de Allende ‘in a box’, and that most of the Bok inside centre’s good work around the park goes unnoticed, writes JOHN GOLIATH.
Boks to honour Chester in Yokohama
Siya Kolisi says that the Springboks owe it to Chester Williams to produce a special performance against the All Blacks in the World Cup opener. JON CARDINELLI in Yokohama reports.
