Proudfoot: Players are hurting
Matt Proudfoot talks about the mood in the Bok camp after the defeat by the All Blacks, while Bongi Mbonambi says that Trevor Nyakane will be missed.
Big defeat prompts questions about tactics, selections
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus will be under pressure to alter his game plan and selection strategy following New Zealand and Ireland’s big World Cup wins, writes JON CARDINELLI in Nagoya.
‘I’ll be behind Boks from back home’
Despite the disappointment of leaving the Bok camp due to an injury, Trevor Nyakane wore his trademark smile as he reflected on the news.
Kolisi substitution was planned
Springbok assistant coach Matt Proudfoot says they knew captain Siya Kolisi would not play the full 80 minutes in the loss against the All Blacks on Saturday.
‘Destructive’ Du Toit will fill Nyakane gap
The departing Trevor Nyakane will be missed but the Springboks have a fine swing-prop alternative in Thomas du Toit. JON CARDINELLI in Nagoya reports.
Du Toit receives World Cup call-up
Springbok prop Thomas du Toit was en route from France to Nagoya, Japan, on Monday after being called up as an injury replacement for the injured Trevor Nyakane.
All Blacks’ try in animation
Check out this incredible reanimated video of George Bridge’s try against the Springboks from SuperSport Rugby, which allows you to have a unique view.
Three key points from past weekend
SA Rugby magazine identifies some of the good, the bad and the ugly to take away from the Boks’ opening World Cup defeat to the All Blacks.
Boks remain upbeat despite defeat
Rassie Erasmus believes that the Springboks can become the first team to win the World Cup after losing a match in the group stages.
Ratings: Kolbe shines, De Klerk struggles
The All Blacks outsmarted the Springboks to record a 23-13 win in their opening World Cup clash. JOHN GOLIATH rates the Boks following another fierce Test between the two teams.
