Breaking down Boks’ back three

SARugbymag.co.za looks at the Springboks’ back-three options for the upcoming World Cup in Japan.

Boks ready to brave Japanese elements

Duane Vermeulen and Cheslin Kolbe say it is difficult to get accustomed to the weather conditions in Japan.

France change World Cup squad again

France head coach Jacques Brunel has named a revised 31-man squad for the World Cup, with lock Félix Lambey and prop Dany Priso missing out this time.

The 12 Boks who starred in Varsity Cup

SARugbymag.co.za looks at the journeys of the 12 Varsity Cup products who will be playing for the Springboks at the upcoming World Cup in Japan.

‘Springboks will take Japan seriously’

Rassie Erasmus says there is no chance that the Springboks will underestimate Japan again ahead of their final World Cup warm-up in Kumagaya on Friday.

Gqoboka loan to Montpellier official

Springbok and Vodacom Bulls prop Lizo Gqoboka has joined Top 14 giants Montpellier on a short-term loan deal during the World Cup.

Saitama selections highlight Bok mindset

Rassie Erasmus’ decision to back the best available combination from the outset will improve the team’s chances of adapting to conditions and beginning their Japanese sojourn on a high, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Boks select full-strength lineup

Siya Kolisi will captain a strong Springbok team in their final World Cup warm-up against tournament hosts Japan in Kumagaya on Friday.

Full-strength Boks must blow Japan away

Let us give Japan respect, as we would any side, but let us not give them undue airtime, writes former Springbok hooker JAMES DALTON.

Willemse loan to Saracens confirmed

Damian Willemse has officially joined English Premiership title-holders Saracens on a short-term loan deal to provide injury cover during the World Cup.