Proudfoot defends SA rugby image

Springbok assistant coach Matt Proudfoot hopes that South African rugby will be associated with performances on the pitch rather than the recent doping-related suspensions. JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo reports.

‘Boks not looking beyond first game’

Hear what Damian de Allende, Matt Proudfoot and Frans Malherbe had to say in the lead-up to the Springboks’ highly anticipated World Cup opener against the All Blacks on Saturday.

To the letter of the law

Players and supporters need to familiarise themselves with World Rugby’s foul play rules, writes former Springbok STEFAN TERBLANCHE.

Boks running on confidence, unlike ABs

If any team can beat the All Blacks, it’s the Springboks. And with the energy surrounding the Boks and, conversely the questions surrounding 2019’s All Blacks, it seems like this will be the case, writes JAMES DALTON.

Quotes of the day: ‘It was a quiet singalong’

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

De Allende excited by SBW challenge

Springbok centre Damian de Allende is looking forward to potentially clashing with All Blacks midfielder Sonny Bill Williams in Saturday’s Pool B opener.

Boks expect All Blacks attacking evolution

Springbok assistant coach Matt Proudfoot says they are anticipating something new from the All Blacks attack in their World Cup opener in Yokohama on Saturday.

Am: Boks have grown on defence

Hear what Bok backs Lukhanyo Am and Faf de Klerk had to say ahead of Saturday’s World Cup opener against the All Blacks in Yokohama.

Sharks confirm Ox capture

The Sharks have confirmed the signing of prop Ox Nche from the Cheetahs.

Brown backs Kolbe at World Cup

Blitzboks great Kyle Brown is backing former teammate Cheslin Kolbe to shine for the Springboks at the upcoming World Cup in Japan.