Foster sidesteps claims for Read citing
All Blacks assistant coach Ian Foster has avoided commenting on a controversial incident involving captain Kieran Read in their 23-13 victory over the Springboks on Saturday.
Mallett: Faf, Willie were disappointing
What NICK MALLETT had to say on SuperSport about the Springboks’ 23-13 loss to the All Blacks in Yokohama on Saturday.
World Cup teams (Round 2)
All the lineups from the second round of World Cup matches in Japan.
Proudfoot: Players are hurting
Matt Proudfoot talks about the mood in the Bok camp after the defeat by the All Blacks, while Bongi Mbonambi says that Trevor Nyakane will be missed.
Big defeat prompts questions about tactics, selections
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus will be under pressure to alter his game plan and selection strategy following New Zealand and Ireland’s big World Cup wins, writes JON CARDINELLI in Nagoya.
‘I’ll be behind Boks from back home’
Despite the disappointment of leaving the Bok camp due to an injury, Trevor Nyakane wore his trademark smile as he reflected on the news.
Kolisi substitution was planned
Springbok assistant coach Matt Proudfoot says they knew captain Siya Kolisi would not play the full 80 minutes in the loss against the All Blacks on Saturday.
Saffas Abroad: Willemse impresses on Saracens debut
SARugbymag.co.za looks back at the past weekend’s Premiership Rugby Cup matches involving South African players.
Samoa: The Group A outsiders
As part of SA Rugby magazine’s in-depth World Cup preview, we take a look at the captain, the coach and the key players of Group A outsiders Samoa.
‘Destructive’ Du Toit will fill Nyakane gap
The departing Trevor Nyakane will be missed but the Springboks have a fine swing-prop alternative in Thomas du Toit. JON CARDINELLI in Nagoya reports.
