Boks prepare for do-or-die clash

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

‘Boks, Etzebeth in good space’

Springbok skipper Siya Kolisi and assistant coach Mzwandile Stick say that the case against Eben Etzebeth has not been a distraction for the player or the team ahead of the must-win game against Italy, reports JON CARDINELLI in Shizuoka.

SA Rugby to address Etzebeth matter

SA Rugby has instituted an internal process to address the matter involving Eben Etzebeth following a decision by the SAHRC to launch legal proceedings against the Bok lock.

Watch: Bok tug of war

Check out the lighthearted moment when Bok prop Thomas du Toit and teammates take on 30 Japanese children in a tug of war.

Daily wrap: Italy attack causing sleepless nights

We look at what happened in Omaezaki on Wednesday as the Springboks build toward the World Cup clash with Italy.

Etzebeth case to go before Equality Court

The South African Human Rights Commission has confirmed that legal proceedings will be pursued in the Equality Court on Friday in relation to allegations involving Bok lock Eben Etzebeth.

Bok selection shake-up a good thing

Rassie Erasmus’ bold selections this week should serve as a timely reminder that long-serving ‘first-choice’ players cannot rest on their laurels, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

‘All the pressure is on South Africa’

Italy coach Conor O’Shea believes his side have the ‘heart and courage’ to challenge the Springboks in this Friday’s crucial Pool B clash at the Shizuoka Stadium.

‘Italy loss wasn’t a nice feeling’

Damian de Allende says the Boks won’t repeat the mistakes they made in the defeat by Italy in 2016, while Faf de Klerk talks about the pressure on the team.

Vermeulen relishing loose-forward battle

Springbok eighthman Duane Vermeulen says he is looking forward to his battle with Italian captain Sergio Parisse in Friday’s must-win Pool B encounter in Shizuoka.