Three key points from past weekend
SA Rugby magazine identifies some of the good, the bad and the ugly to take away from the Boks’ final warm-up game before the World Cup.
Japan is no country for tired men
The World Cup warm-up between Japan and South Africa highlighted the importance of fitness and smart bench management at a tournament staged in punishing heat, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Chester helped us to dream
Chester Williams not only revolutionised wing play in South Africa, but also inspired black kids to rise above their circumstances, writes JOHN GOLIATH.
Nyakane injury not serious
Springbok prop Trevor Nyakane will be fine to play in the World Cup after coming off injured in the warm-up win against Japan on Friday.
Springboks mourn Chester Williams
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus says there is a sombre mood in the camp after awakening to the news of former Bok wing Chester Williams’ death.
Saluting Chester, the people’s champ
Springbok wing Chester Williams will be remembered as a South African hero on and off the pitch, writes JON CARDINELLI.
WPRFU pays tribute to Williams
A minute’s silence will be held before all games in the Western Cape this weekend in tribute to the late Springbok and Western Province wing Chester Williams.
Tributes pour in for Chester Williams
What was said on Twitter after the Springbok legend passed away on Friday.
Chester was a ‘true pioneer’
SA Rugby president, Mark Alexander, has issued a heartfelt tribute to late Bok great Chester Williams, who passed away suddenly on Friday.
Player ratings: Mapimpi, Kolbe impress
The Boks claimed a comfortable victory in Friday’s World Cup warm-up clash against Japan. CRAIG LEWIS rates the players.
