Rassie: Continuity in selection is key

Coach Rassie Erasmus hopes the match-day 23 he selected for the Springboks’ World Cup opener will have enough firepower to overcome the All Blacks on Saturday.

Sharks lure Blitzboks star to Durban

The Sharks have announced the signing of Blitzbok Werner Kok for the 2020 Vodacom Super Rugby season.

Daily wrap from Japan

We take a look at what happened on Tuesday as the Springboks build toward their opening World Cup clash with the All Blacks.

Quotes of the day: ‘I’m emotional hearing the SA anthem’

A selection of the best quotes from coaches, players and leaders at the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan on Tuesday.

Heavy rain expected in Boks’ opener

The Springboks are anticipating wet weather conditions for their World Cup opener against the All Blacks in Yokohama on Saturday.

Watch: Springboks’ training session

Check out some of SA Rugby magazine’s clips from the Boks’ training session on Tuesday, with Trevor Nyakane running freely after an injury worry.

Playing Selector: Bok bench predictions

Ahead of this Saturday’s World Cup clash in Yokohama, CRAIG LEWIS and JOHN GOLIATH pick the Bok bench they’d like to see against the All Blacks.

Sale confirm Papier loan move

The Sale Sharks have announced the signing of Vodacom Bulls scrumhalf Embrose Papier on a short-term loan deal during the World Cup.

Proudfoot defends SA rugby image

Springbok assistant coach Matt Proudfoot hopes that South African rugby will be associated with performances on the pitch rather than the recent doping-related suspensions. JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo reports.

‘Boks not looking beyond first game’

Hear what Damian de Allende, Matt Proudfoot and Frans Malherbe had to say in the lead-up to the Springboks’ highly anticipated World Cup opener against the All Blacks on Saturday.