Paper Talk: Rupert and Motsepe plan bid for Bulls

A roundup of what some of South Africa’s leading Sunday papers are saying, including an update on a potential mega-money takeover of the Bulls.

‘100 percent’ Kolisi keen to lead again

A fully-fit Siya Kolisi will lead out the Springboks for the second time in five days when they face Canada at the Kobe Misaki Stadium on Tuesday.

Pienaar: Consistency important for Cheetahs

Cheetahs scrumhalf Ruan Pienaar has warned his teammates of tougher tests ahead following their unbeaten start to the PRO14 season.

Boks prepare for physical challenge

Have a look at what the Springboks got up to at Monday’s team photo and captain’s run ahead of the clash with Canada.

Boks wary of ‘quality’ Japan side

The Springboks will have much to ponder ahead of a possible World Cup quarter-final showdown against hosts Japan. JON CARDINELLI in Kobe reports.

Boks brace for heat in Kobe cauldron

The Springboks will need to adjust their approach when they meet Canada under the roof at the Kobe Misaki Stadium, writes JON CARDINELLI in Kobe.

Can Boks block out the noise?

The Eben Etzebeth saga, as well as the social-media reaction to the ‘bomb-squad’ celebration, are distractions that the Springboks could do without, writes JON CARDINELLI in Kobe.

Erasmus: Steyn did not shoo Mapimpi away

Rassie Erasmus says it’s sad that some people saw something ‘negative’ and misread the situation involving Makazole Mapimpi and a celebration huddle for bench players after Friday’s match against Italy.

Boks unconcerned by short break

Bok coach Rassie Erasmus says the team has carefully prepared for the four-day turnaround between their final two World Cup pool games.

Willemse at 15 for Boks

Damian Willemse will start at fullback in one of several changes for the Springboks’ final World Cup pool match against Canada in Kobe on Tuesday.