Bok ratings: De Allende, Bok pack shine in semi

The Springboks booked their place in next week’s World Cup final with a thrilling 19-16 victory over Wales. JOHN GOLIATH rates the Boks’ performance in the semi-final.

Pollard: We’ve come a long way in two years

Handre Pollard says the Springboks have made great strides over the past two years and that anything can happen when they face England in the World Cup final next week.

Watch: Scenes as Springboks win semi-final

Check out the scenes of celebration and reactions of players and fans following the Springboks’ narrow semi-final win over Wales on Sunday.

Jones: South Africa took advantage

Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones and coach Warren Gatland reflect on their team’s agonising 19-16 World Cup semi-final loss against the Springboks in Yokohama on Sunday.

Rassie: It was nerve-racking

Coach Rassie Erasmus hailed the character of his team and the decisive plays late in the game that enabled the Boks to hold on for a semi-final win over Wales on Sunday.

‘This means the world to us’

Captain Siya Kolisi says the most important thing for the Boks was to stick to what they knew best as they ground out a narrow semi-final win over Wales.

Dawn of a new era

The Springboks went from an all-time low to having a chance to reach the 2019 Rugby World Cup final under the guidance of Rassie Erasmus. Here’s a look at that journey:

Iceman Pollard boots Boks into final

Handre Pollard kicked a late penalty as the Springboks clinched a gritty 19-16 win over Wales and a place in the World Cup final. JON CARDINELLI at the Yokohama Stadium reports.

Watch: Fan cams, festivities in Yokohama

SA Rugby magazine’s Jon Cardinelli soaked up the atmosphere ahead of the highly-anticipated semi-final between the Springboks and Wales at Yokohama Stadium.

Watch: Boks’ arrival ahead of semi-final

Check out the scenes as the Boks arrived at the International Stadium Yokohama ahead of Sunday’s semi-final against Wales.