Bongi: Rassie broke mental shackles

Bongi Mbonambi believes that the Springboks’ transformation over the past two seasons is down to Rassie Erasmus’ honest and open player management approach. JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo reports.

Proudfoot: Opposition determines our bench

Matt Proudfoot says the Boks’ opponents determine the makeup of the replacements bench, while Bongi Mbonambi confirms he’s fit to face Wales.

RWC XV: Backline of the quarter-finals

Staff writer DYLAN JACK selects a backline from the individuals who have been impressive in the quarter-finals of the World Cup.

World Rugby benches Peyper

World Rugby has confirmed that South African referee Jaco Peyper was not considered for officiating selection this weekend after posing for a controversial photo with Welsh fans.

Boks get Garces again

French referee Jerome Garces will be in charge of the Springboks’ World Cup semi-final against Wales on Sunday, while Welshman Nigel Owens will referee England’s clash with New Zealand.

‘Someone was filming our training’

Eddie Jones says someone was ‘definitely filming’ England’s training session on Monday, but he refuses to investigate the matter.

Wales call up rookie wing

Wing Owen Lane has replaced his Cardiff Blues teammate Josh Navidi in Wales’ World Cup squad.

‘Can you imagine Ronaldo or Messi cleaning up?’

A selection of the best quotes from players, coaches and referees at the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan on Monday.

Bumper issue: Kolbe soars to new heights

Bok superstar Cheslin Kolbe is on the cover of the latest SA Rugby magazine, which is on sale now! Don’t miss out on 156 pages of unrivalled content.

‘Wales are a team with X factor’

For the first time in his tenure at the helm of the Boks, Rassie Erasmus says he is looking forward to the opportunity to select a first-choice side to play Wales.