Brains will trump brawn in playoffs

Rassie Erasmus is pushing his charges to improve their pressure management and decision-making to ensure that they succeed where past World Cup teams have failed. JON CARDINELLI in Kobe reports.

Pienaar on standby for worst-case scenario

Rassie Erasmus has revealed that Ruan Pienaar will join the Springbok squad if there is a serious injury at scrumhalf in the coming weeks. JON CARDINELLI in Kobe reports.

Twum-Boafo to make first Kings start

Josiah Twum-Boafo will make his starting debut on the wing for the Kings in their match against Ulster in Port Elizabeth on Saturday.

De Bruin departs Lions

The Lions have announced that head coach Swys de Bruin will leave the union on mutual terms after seven years in Johannesburg.

Journey to Japan

All the building blocks are in place for the Springboks to launch a competitive World Cup campaign, writes JON CARDINELLI in the cover feature of the latest issue of SA Rugby Magazine.

Hagibis won’t hurt Boks ahead of playoff

Rassie Erasmus has confirmed that Typhoon Hagibis won’t impact on the Springboks’ preparations ahead of the World Cup quarter-finals. JON CARDINELLI in Kobe reports.

‘Moving matches wouldn’t be feasible’

Editor Craig Lewis and senior contributor Ryan Vrede discuss the unprecedented World Cup match cancellations and predict which teams will make the final.

Boks are right to be wary of Japan

Japan’s progression from 2015 miracle workers to 2019 giant slayers is a success story that should be celebrated, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

World Cup teams (Round 4)

All the lineups from the fourth and final round of World Cup pool matches in Japan.

What champions are made of

There are key pieces that have to fall into place to solve the World Cup puzzle, writes CLINTON VAN DEN BERG in the latest issue of SA Rugby Magazine.