Quotes of the day: ‘It’s a slap in the face’

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

Blitzboks have special message for Boks

The Blitzboks took time out from their preparations for the Sevens Series to wish the Springboks well for their 2019 World Cup campaign.

Wallabies to back ‘Pooper’ combo, Boks have unlikely fan

The SA Rugby magazine team rounds up some of the interesting news snippets making headlines around the world.

Back to the future

There are several signs pointing to another successful Springbok World Cup campaign, writes SIMNIKIWE XABANISA.

Erasmus: Massive respect for ABs

Rassie Erasmus on the respect the Springboks have for the All Blacks, while Jacques Nienaber speaks about the Boks’ balanced approach ahead of the World Cup opener.

‘Bring-it-on’ attitude will serve Boks well

The Springboks have embraced the magic as well as the mayhem during an eventful buildup to their World Cup opener, writes JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo.

‘All Blacks have opened new can of worms’

Springbok defence coach Jacques Nienaber has highlighted the threat of the new All Blacks attacking system ahead of the showdown in Yokohama on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo reports.

‘Refs must be open-minded at World Cup’

Rassie Erasmus says that the uncertainty around the No 1 ranking should have referees heading into the World Cup with no preconceived ideas about one team’s dominance. JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo reports.

Boks unchanged for opener

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has named an unchanged match-day 23 for their World Cup clash with the All Blacks in Yokohama on Saturday.

Smith: All Blacks will learn from Wellington draw

All Blacks scrumhalf Aaron Smith says the team will heed the lessons from their draw with the Boks in Wellington ahead of the World Cup opener on Saturday.