There is work for Boks to do
There are a number of technicalities that the Springboks need to be very cautious of when taking on Wales this Sunday, writes former Bok hooker JAMES DALTON.
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Analysis: Savage Boks making their mark
The Boks’ brutal defence, mauls and power game was a thing of beauty in the World Cup quarter-final against Japan, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Boks welcome level playing field
Assistant coach Matt Proudfoot says it will suit the Springboks to play against Wales at a neutral venue for a change.
Springboks need to find an extra gear
The Springboks are unlikely to move away from their rigid game plan against Wales but they have to try to mix it up a bit for Sunday’s World Cup semi-final, writes JOHN GOLIATH.
Watch: Boks’ World Cup semi-finals
Ahead of the Springboks’ semi-final against Wales, SA Rugby magazine looks back at South Africa’s previous semi-finals at the World Cup.
Boks embrace pressure ahead of Wales showdown
Duane Vermeulen believes that the pressure of playing in a World Cup semi-final will bring the best out of the Springboks. JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo reports.
Bongi: Rassie broke mental shackles
Bongi Mbonambi believes that the Springboks’ transformation over the past two seasons is down to Rassie Erasmus’ honest and open player management approach. JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo reports.
Proudfoot: Opposition determines our bench
Matt Proudfoot says the Boks’ opponents determine the makeup of the replacements bench, while Bongi Mbonambi confirms he’s fit to face Wales.
‘Can you imagine Ronaldo or Messi cleaning up?’
A selection of the best quotes from players, coaches and referees at the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan on Monday.
