Big debate: ‘Boks on track for the final’
Editor Craig Lewis and senior contributor Ryan Vrede review footage that epitomises the Boks’ approach, but differ vastly on their views over selection preferences and tactics.
Throwback Thursday: De Beer’s five drop goals at ’99 RWC
Today marks the 20th anniversary of Springbok flyhalf Jannie de Beer’s supreme kicking performance against England in the quarter-finals of the 1999 World Cup.
Petition created over Garces appointment
The SA Rugby magazine team rounds up some of the interesting news snippets making headlines around the world.
Daily wrap: Box-kicking clever
SA Rugby magazine looks at what happened in Tokyo on Wednesday as the Springboks build toward the World Cup semi-final against Wales.
‘They’re bloody big buggers, aren’t they?’
A selection of the best quotes from players and coaches at the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan on Wednesday.
Top Welsh site picks De Allende as top performer
A leading Welsh website has picked Springbok centre Damian de Allende as one of the six contenders to be Rugby World Cup Player of the Tournament.
Stick: We respect Garces
Bok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick on Jerome Garces officiating in Sunday’s semi-final while Faf de Klerk discusses the impact of smaller players at the World Cup.
Saluting Brussow, the Springbok terrier
Heinrich Brussow’s intelligence and character enabled him to leave an underrated mark on Springbok rugby, writes DYLAN JACK.
Playing Selector: Bok bench predictions
Ahead of this Sunday’s World Cup semi-final in Yokohama, CRAIG LEWIS and JOHN GOLIATH pick the Bok bench they’d like to see play against Wales.
Faf laughs off box-kick critics
Scrumhalf Faf de Klerk insists the Springboks are on the right tactical track and that the aerial challenge will shape the outcome of the World Cup semi-final against Wales. JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo reports.
