Kolisi: Rassie has raised Bok bar

Captain Siya Kolisi and coach Rassie Erasmus are thrilled to hear that people are talking about the Springboks again after a difficult couple of years for the team, reports JON CARDINELLI in Johannesburg.

Watch: Boks’ World Cup squad announcement

SA Rugby magazine was at the Springboks’ World Cup squad announcement in Johannesburg on Monday, where the 31-man group to travel to Japan was named.

Dyantyi’s World Cup absence due to injury

Rassie Erasmus says Aphiwe Dyantyi’s lack of game time kept him out of the Springboks’ World Cup squad regardless of the outcome of his doping tests.

Erasmus places trust in Etzebeth

Coach Rassie Erasmus says he trusts Eben Etzebeth’s account of events following allegations of an unsavoury incident involving the Bok lock in Langebaan over the weekend.

Rassie: I picked the best team

Rassie Erasmus says all the players in the Springboks’ 31-man squad are capable of producing a big performance in a World Cup knockout match.

Rassie’s picks are bold and balanced

Rassie Erasmus could not have selected a much stronger 31-man squad for the World Cup in Japan, writes JON CARDINELLI in Johannesburg.

It’s official: Gelant, Smith in Bok RWC squad

Warrick Gelant and Kwagga Smith have both been named in the Springboks’ official 31-man squad for the upcoming World Cup in Japan.

England climb rankings, Boks slip

England have moved up to third in the World Rugby rankings, while the Springboks have dropped back to fifth.

Etzebeth to remain with Boks – SA Rugby

Eben Etzebeth will remain with the Springboks unless the police require the reconsideration of the SA Rugby Union amid allegations he was involved in an assault over the weekend in Langebaan.

Squire ready for All Blacks selection

All Blacks flank Liam Squire has greenlighted team management to include him in the 31-man squad for the upcoming World Cup in Japan.