Boks can’t afford to look beyond Japan

Japan will pose a unique threat to the more-fancied Springboks in the quarter-final on Sunday, writes JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo.

Polarising De Allende the Boks’ go-to man

Damian de Allende’s role in the Springboks’ match strategy is going to become even more important as the Rugby World Cup heads into the playoffs, writes JOHN GOLIATH.

Ulster compound Kings’ misery

The Southern Kings’ winless run in the PRO14 competition continued on Saturday after their 42-17 defeat by Ulster in Port Elizabeth.

Faf: Boks won’t change DNA

Springbok scrumhalf Faf de Klerk says that good defence, kicking and discipline will shape the World Cup quarter-final next week. JON CARDINELLI in Kobe reports.

Faf: Plenty of competition at 9

Faf de Klerk on Cobus Reinach’s hat-trick against Canada, the competition among the Bok scrumhalves and the long buildup to the quarter-finals.

In pictures: Boks train in the rain

The Springboks did not let the wet weather in Japan dampen their mood during their training session in Kobe on Saturday as they continued preparations for the playoffs.

Six Junior Boks in SA U19 squad

Junior Springbok coach Chean Roux has named a 30-man squad – which includes six players from the U20 World Championship – for a tour to Georgia in November.

Cheetahs give Smith a winning send-off

The Cheetahs sent interim coach Franco Smith off on a high with their first-ever win over Munster in a 40-16 bonus-point victory in Bloemfontein on Friday. DYLAN JACK reports.

Watch: Boks return to training

SA Rugby magazine looks at what happened in Kobe on Friday as the Springboks build toward the World Cup quarter-finals.

‘Etzebeth innocent until proven guilty’

SA Sports Minister Nathi Mthethwa says the criminal justice system needs to be allowed to take its course in the saga involving Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth.