Boks have laid a formidable foundation

Rassie Erasmus’ investment in a wider group of players will reap significant benefits in the short and long term, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Kolbe excited for reunion with Japanese wings

Springbok wing Cheslin Kolbe says he is looking forward to facing Japan’s Kotaro Matsushima and Kenki Fukuoka in the World Cup quarter-finals on Sunday.

‘We’ve got our own Ferraris’

Duane Vermeulen on the loose-forward battle and Japan’s goal to play a high-tempo game, while Willie le Roux says the Boks have their own ‘Ferraris’.

Watch: ‘Japan deserve their ranking’

We look at what happened in Tokyo on Monday and Tuesday as the Springboks build toward their quarter-final clash with Japan.

Five tells in Japan’s poker game

Japan have been the most talked-about team at the Rugby World Cup after progressing to the quarter-finals as surprise winners of Pool A.

Form should dictate Bok selection

In selecting his team for this Sunday’s quarter-final in Tokyo, former Bok hooker JAMES DALTON would opt to start Cobus Reinach at scrumhalf and Cheslin Kolbe at fullback.

Boks brace for Japanese ‘Ferraris’

Bok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick has highlighted the threat of Japan’s wings ahead of the quarter-final showdown on Sunday. JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo reports.

Smith hands Cheetahs reins to Fourie

Franco Smith will officially hand over control of the high-flying Cheetahs to Hawies Fourie as he departs the franchise to join Italy at the end of November.

Bongi may be Boks’ best bet

Rassie Erasmus has a tough call to make regarding his starting hooker ahead of the do-or-die World Cup clash with Japan, writes JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo.

Watch: Ndlovu Youth Choir sings for Boks

Check out this Proudly South African video of the Ndlovu Youth Choir singing for the Springboks in a call for them to bring the World Cup home.