Solitary change for Boks
JP Pietersen replaces Lwazi Mvovo on the wing in the only change to the Springboks’ starting lineup for their quarter-final clash against Wales at Twickenham on Saturday.
O’Brien out of quarter-final
Ireland suffered another blow ahead of their quarter-final match against Argentina when Sean O'Brien received a one-week suspension for punching France lock Pascal Papé.
Du Plessis back for Blue Bulls
Jacques du Plessis will return to start at lock in the Vodacom Blue Bulls’ semi-final against Western Province at Loftus.
Barnes to blow Bok game
English referee Wayne Barnes will be in charge of the Springboks' World Cup quarter-final against Wales.
Injury to force Meyer’s hand
Lood de Jager is set to retain his place in the Springbok starting side due to Victor Matfield's ongoing struggle with injury, reports JON CARDINELLI in London.
‘Lood is our best player’
Five former players on whether Victor Matfield or Lood de Jager should start at No 5 lock in the Boks' quarter-final showdown against Wales at Twickenham.
Boks owe Welsh a beating
Revenge will be on the Springboks’ minds when they face Wales in the World Cup quarter-final at Twickenham on Saturday, reports JON CARDINELLI in London.
Bok discipline cause for concern
The Springboks head into the World Cup knockouts having conceded more penalties than any other play-off qualifier, reports JON CARDINELLI.
Big guns return for Province
John Dobson has made eight changes and one positional switch to Western Province's starting XV for Friday's semi-final against the Vodacom Blue Bulls in Pretoria.
O’Connell’s Test career over
Ireland captain Paul O'Connell has been ruled out of the World Cup with a hamstring injury.
