Erasmus: ‘All Blacks the team to beat’

Rassie Erasmus says that, considering the depth and experience in the All Blacks’ squad, the reigning champs remain the team to beat at the World Cup.

Dyantyi’s B-sample comes back positive

The South African Institute for Drug Free Sport has confirmed that Aphiwe Dyantyi’s B-sample has tested positive for banned substances.

Bok coach clarifies newcomer’s role

Rassie Erasmus says incoming Springbok consultant Felix Jones will focus on analysing opposition defences during the upcoming World Cup.

Erasmus: We haven’t heard anything from police

Rassie Erasmus says he will continue to trust Eben Etzebeth’s version of events until it is proven differently following a complaint being laid at the Human Rights Commission

Twist in Etzebeth case

Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth met with the Human Rights Commission (HRC) on Thursday in relation to allegations of his involvement in an unsavoury incident in Langebaan last weekend.

‘It’s going to be a great World Cup’

The Money Man and Head of IOL Sport, Mark Keohane, discuss James Dalton’s soon-to-be-released book, the Boks’ World Cup squad and look ahead to the upcoming showpiece event in Japan.

Bok legend backs Kolbe

World Cup-winner Chester Williams says Springbok wing Cheslin Kolbe has the work rate and the intelligence to seamlessly make the move to the left wing, writes JOHN GOLIATH.

Bok bench will shine in Japan

Here are five reasons why the Springbok bench will play an important role when the Springboks head to the World Cup in Japan, writes JOHN GOLIATH.

RWC: How Rassie’s Boks measure up

JON CARDINELLI compares the balance between youth and experience in the 2019 World Cup squad with those that travelled to the 2015, 2011 and 2007 tournaments.

Throwback Thursday: Habana heroics

Marvel again at Springbok wing Bryan Habana’s classic intercept try against Argentina in the semi-finals of the 2007 World Cup.