Rassie: Gatland an absolute legend
Rassie Erasmus on Wales coach Warren Gatland and how the 6-2 split on the bench will boost the Bok defence during Sunday’s semi-final.
Nkosi in, Kolbe out for Boks
Sbu Nkosi will replace the injured Cheslin Kolbe in the only change to the Springboks’ starting lineup for the semi-final against Wales on Sunday.
Kolbe injury piles pressure on back three
Cheslin Kolbe’s aerial skills will be missed as much as his attacking edge when the Springboks battle Wales in the World Cup semi-final, writes JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo.
Cheetahs back skills in wet conditions
Ruan Pienaar says the Cheetahs will back their skills and stick to their expansive brand of rugby on their three-match tour in the northern hemisphere despite the wet conditions.
NSFW: Haskell blasts punishment of Peyper
Not Safe For Work: Watch this entertaining clip of former England international James Haskell, blasting the decision to punish referee Jaco Peyper for taking a controversial photo with Welsh fans. Do you agree with his view?
Jones: Ford’s work rate will be important
England coach Eddie Jones says he decided to bring George Ford back into their starting lineup to face the All Blacks due to the flyhalf’s work rate.
Big debate: ‘Boks on track for the final’
Editor Craig Lewis and senior contributor Ryan Vrede review footage that epitomises the Boks’ approach, but differ vastly on their views over selection preferences and tactics.
Tuilagi: Game of our lives
Centre Manu Tuilagi says England are relishing the challenge of facing ‘the best team in the world’ in Saturday’s World Cup semi-final in Yokohama.
Hansen: Barrett over Cane strategic
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen says the inclusion of utility forward Scott Barrett over regular openside flank Sam Cane is tactical and not based on form.
Throwback Thursday: De Beer’s five drop goals at ’99 RWC
Today marks the 20th anniversary of Springbok flyhalf Jannie de Beer’s supreme kicking performance against England in the quarter-finals of the 1999 World Cup.
