‘Springboks got what they wanted’
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus said he was satisfied with his side’s performance in the 41-7 World Cup warm-up victory over hosts Japan in Kumagaya.
Game management Boks’ new challenge
While the Springboks are sweating over Trevor Nyakane’s injury, Rassie Erasmus’ men made good use of their World Cup warm-up match against Japan, writes JOHN GOLIATH.
In Pictures: Boks’ first game in Japan
Check out some of the images from the Springboks’ win over Japan in Kumagaya, which served as their final World Cup warm up.
Bok wings shine in easy win
The Springboks ended their preparations for the upcoming World Cup with a 41-7 win over hosts Japan in a warm-up in Kumagaya on Friday. DYLAN JACK reports.
Boks bigger threat to Ireland than ABs
Ireland have a better chance of progressing to a maiden World Cup semi-final if they face the All Blacks in the quarter-finals rather than the Springboks according to legendary centre Brian O’Driscoll.
Smit: England are Boks’ biggest worry
World Cup-winning captain John Smit says that England may present the biggest threat to the Springboks in the latter stages of the World Cup. JON CARDINELLI reports.
RECAP: Japan vs Springboks
Follow the live action as the Springboks take on Japan at the Kumagaya Stadium in their final Rugby World Cup warm-up match.
Watch: Joost vs Lomu in ’95
Springbok scrumhalf Joost van der Westhuizen had a spectacular duel with All Blacks wing Jonah Lomu during the 1995 World Cup final.
‘Boks must stay on their toes’
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi says he is expecting Japan to play a high-tempo game when they face the World Cup hosts in their final warm-up on Friday.
In pictures: Bok captain’s run in Japan
Check out some of the images from the Springboks’ captain’s run in Kumagaya ahead of Friday’s clash with Japan.
