‘Refs must be open-minded at World Cup’
Rassie Erasmus says that the uncertainty around the No 1 ranking should have referees heading into the World Cup with no preconceived ideas about one team’s dominance. JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo reports.
Boks unchanged for opener
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has named an unchanged match-day 23 for their World Cup clash with the All Blacks in Yokohama on Saturday.
Stats and facts: Springboks vs All Blacks
Stats and facts for the Pool B World Cup opener between the Springboks and All Blacks in Yokohama on Saturday.
Kolbe: Overseas stint was beneficial
Cheslin Kolbe on how the back three will handle conditions this Saturday, while Francois Louw lauds the professionalism in the Bok camp.
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.
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.
