Mbonambi: We know how important this game is

Springboks hooker Bongi Mbonambi opens up about the challenges posed by the Italian pack, while prop Frans Malherbe offers insight into the communication between front rankers and referees.

Boks bench split may cause injury headache

Rassie Erasmus admits that he may be forced to play a loose forward in the Bok backline if there are more than two injuries against Italy on Friday.

Rassie: Players must set the tone

Coach Rassie Erasmus says the Bok players have to be at their best to get the desired result against Italy in Shizuoka on Friday because it will be a defining Test.

Erasmus: ‘It’s do or die this week’

Rassie Erasmus discusses team selections and the knockout mentality adopted by the Springboks ahead of the Italy clash in Shizuoka on Friday.

All Blacks star to wear protective goggles

All Blacks flank Ardie Savea will wear protective goggles in their next Rugby World Cup match against Canada in Oita on Wednesday.

Boks on right mental track

A do-or-die mindset will shape the Springboks’ physical and tactical approach between now and the end of their World Cup campaign, writes JON CARDINELLI in Omaezaki.

Bongi busts down A-side door

Bongi Mbonambi has earned the right to wear the No 2 jersey in the must-win clash with Italy, writes JON CARDINELLI in Omaezaki.

‘Forwards will decide the outcome’

Bok coach Rassie Erasmus says his selections for this Friday’s clash with Italy are due to the expectation of a massive forward battle in Shizuoka.

Beast, Mbonambi in Bok team to face Italy

Beast Mtawarira and Bongi Mbonambi will both start for the Springboks in their crucial World Cup clash with Italy in Shizuoka on Friday.

RWC rewind: Ngwenya’s stunning try

On this day 12 years ago, USA wing Takudzwa Ngwenya produced a moment of magic as he outpaced Bok legend Bryan Habana.