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.
To the letter of the law
Players and supporters need to familiarise themselves with World Rugby’s foul play rules, writes former Springbok STEFAN TERBLANCHE.
Boks running on confidence, unlike ABs
If any team can beat the All Blacks, it’s the Springboks. And with the energy surrounding the Boks and, conversely the questions surrounding 2019’s All Blacks, it seems like this will be the case, writes JAMES DALTON.
De Allende excited by SBW challenge
Springbok centre Damian de Allende is looking forward to potentially clashing with All Blacks midfielder Sonny Bill Williams in Saturday’s Pool B opener.
Am: Boks have grown on defence
Hear what Bok backs Lukhanyo Am and Faf de Klerk had to say ahead of Saturday’s World Cup opener against the All Blacks in Yokohama.
Brown backs Kolbe at World Cup
Blitzboks great Kyle Brown is backing former teammate Cheslin Kolbe to shine for the Springboks at the upcoming World Cup in Japan.
Faf: One moment will decide Yokohama showdown
Faf de Klerk expects a stroke of luck or a refereeing decision to separate the All Blacks and Springboks in the World Cup Pool B opener. JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo reports.
Boks to target All Blacks halfbacks
The Springboks have made their kicking and defensive intentions clear ahead of the campaign-shaping match against the All Blacks on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo reports.
