Boks close in on Wales in rankings

The Springboks have climbed to fourth in the World Rugby rankings following their 26-3 quarter-final win over Japan on Sunday.

Three key points from Boks-Japan quarter-final

SA Rugby magazine identifies some of the good, the bad and the ugly to take away from the Boks’ quarter-final victory over Japan.

Familiar faces in Blitzboks squad

Blitzboks stalwarts Seabelo Senatla and Ruhan Nel have both been included in their squad for the Athlete Factory Sevens in Chester this weekend.

Watch: Beast apologises for dangerous tackle

Check out this post-match clip as Beast Mtawarira embraces and apologises to fellow loosehead prop Keita Inagaki for a tackle that got the Bok stalwart a yellow card.

Highlights: Springboks vs Japan

The Springboks booked a World Cup semi-final date with Wales after defeating Japan 26-3 in their quarter-final clash on Sunday.

Duane: Wales will demand more of Boks

Duane Vermeulen says that the soaring Springbok lineout must continue its ascent ahead of the World Cup semi-final against Wales. JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo reports.

Rassie: Boks must sharpen up

Rassie Erasmus believes that the Springboks’ only problem at present is a lack of consistency, reports JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo.

Watch: Mapimpi’s tries with Xhosa commentary

Watch Makazole Mapimpi’s two tries for the Springboks with Xhosa commentary in their quarter-final victory over Japan on Sunday.

Ratings: Kolisi’s captain’s innings, Mapimpi shines

After a competitive first half, the Springboks eventually overpowered Japan to book their place in the semi-finals of the Rugby World Cup. JOHN GOLIATH rates the Boks’ performance in the quarter-final.

Typical Bok strengths were key to victory

The Springboks’ quarter-final was won on brutal, dominant defence. The next focus will be on improved execution, writes CRAIG LEWIS.