Analysis: Savage Boks making their mark

The Boks’ brutal defence, mauls and power game was a thing of beauty in the World Cup quarter-final against Japan, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Boks welcome level playing field

Assistant coach Matt Proudfoot says it will suit the Springboks to play against Wales at a neutral venue for a change.

Springboks need to find an extra gear

The Springboks are unlikely to move away from their rigid game plan against Wales but they have to try to mix it up a bit for Sunday’s World Cup semi-final, writes JOHN GOLIATH.

Watch: Boks’ World Cup semi-finals

Ahead of the Springboks’ semi-final against Wales, SA Rugby magazine looks back at South Africa’s previous semi-finals at the World Cup.

Boks embrace pressure ahead of Wales showdown

Duane Vermeulen believes that the pressure of playing in a World Cup semi-final will bring the best out of the Springboks. JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo reports.

Bongi: Rassie broke mental shackles

Bongi Mbonambi believes that the Springboks’ transformation over the past two seasons is down to Rassie Erasmus’ honest and open player management approach. JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo reports.

Proudfoot: Opposition determines our bench

Matt Proudfoot says the Boks’ opponents determine the makeup of the replacements bench, while Bongi Mbonambi confirms he’s fit to face Wales.

‘Can you imagine Ronaldo or Messi cleaning up?’

A selection of the best quotes from players, coaches and referees at the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan on Monday.

Bumper issue: Kolbe soars to new heights

Bok superstar Cheslin Kolbe is on the cover of the latest SA Rugby magazine, which is on sale now! Don’t miss out on 156 pages of unrivalled content.

‘Wales are a team with X factor’

For the first time in his tenure at the helm of the Boks, Rassie Erasmus says he is looking forward to the opportunity to select a first-choice side to play Wales.