Rassie laments Kolbe’s absence

Rassie Erasmus says it is disappointing to lose wing Cheslin Kolbe to injury for Sunday’s World Cup semi-final against Wales in Yokohama.

Rassie: Gatland an absolute legend

Rassie Erasmus on Wales coach Warren Gatland and how the 6-2 split on the bench will boost the Bok defence during Sunday’s semi-final.

Nkosi in, Kolbe out for Boks

Sbu Nkosi will replace the injured Cheslin Kolbe in the only change to the Springboks’ starting lineup for the semi-final against Wales on Sunday.

Kolbe injury piles pressure on back three

Cheslin Kolbe’s aerial skills will be missed as much as his attacking edge when the Springboks battle Wales in the World Cup semi-final, writes JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo.

Cheetahs back skills in wet conditions

Ruan Pienaar says the Cheetahs will back their skills and stick to their expansive brand of rugby on their three-match tour in the northern hemisphere despite the wet conditions.

Big debate: ‘Boks on track for the final’

Editor Craig Lewis and senior contributor Ryan Vrede review footage that epitomises the Boks’ approach, but differ vastly on their views over selection preferences and tactics.

Throwback Thursday: De Beer’s five drop goals at ’99 RWC

Today marks the 20th anniversary of Springbok flyhalf Jannie de Beer’s supreme kicking performance against England in the quarter-finals of the 1999 World Cup.

Petition created over Garces appointment

The SA Rugby magazine team rounds up some of the interesting news snippets making headlines around the world.

Orie joins Ospreys on short-term deal

The Ospreys have announced the loan signing of Springbok and Lions lock Marvin Orie on a short-term deal until December.

Daily wrap: Box-kicking clever

SA Rugby magazine looks at what happened in Tokyo on Wednesday as the Springboks build toward the World Cup semi-final against Wales.