Gatland surprised by Vermeulen let-off

Wales coach Warren Gatland is surprised Bok No 8 Duane Vermeulen wasn’t red-carded for an incident of foul play in the quarter-final against Japan.

Watershed weekend for world order

The trendsetting All Blacks as well as the resurgent Springboks look set to make a statement on several fronts, writes JON CARDINELLI in Yokohama.

Watch: Gwijo squad visits KES

Ever-popular supporters group, the Gwijo Squad, visited King Edward VII School on Friday and got the pupils in the mood for the Boks’ semi-final.

Boks must blaze own trail

The Springboks must continue to follow their own unique path to success, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Venter predicts five-point margin between Boks-Wales

Brendan Venter says that the winner of the semi-final between the Boks and Wales has a better chance of World Cup glory than the winner of the match between England and New Zealand.

‘It will probably be a kicking fest’

Wales coach Warren Gatland says it is a big loss for the Boks to be without Cheslin Kolbe, but suggests they would have looked to ‘target him aerially’.

Os on his hall of fame status

Renowned 1995 and 2007 World Cup-winner Os du Randt on his induction into the Hall of Fame and the Boks’ World Cup hopes.

Stats and Facts: South Africa vs Wales

All the stats and facts for the second World Cup semi-final between South Africa and Wales in Yokohama on Sunday.

In pictures: Springboks’ captain’s run

Check out some of the pictures from the Boks’ captain’s run in wet-weather conditions in Yokohama on Friday as they completed final preparations for Sunday’s semi-final.

‘Nkosi is an unbelievable talent’

Hear from the Boks ahead of Sunday’s semi-final, with Handre Pollard highlighting how wing S’bu Nkosi has an opportunity to showcase his talent.