Boks: Garces is one of the best refs

Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick says the team is happy to stay on referee Jerome Garces’ good side in the semi-final against Wales.

Boks sweat on Kolbe

The Springboks are hopeful that Cheslin Kolbe will be fit and available for the World Cup semi-final against Wales on Sunday. JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo reports.

Head to Head: Stay or go with Willie?

Mariette Adams and Dylan Jack debate whether the Springboks should persist or desist with Willie le Roux at fullback for their semi-final against Wales on Sunday.

Boks vs All Blacks in the final – bookies

The Springboks are likely to cruise past Wales on Sunday and into a final against the All Blacks, according to the bookmakers.

Woodward: Get off Peyper’s back

Former England World Cup-winning coach Sir Clive Woodward says that he fully supports referee Jaco Peyper after his appearance in a controversial photo with Wales fans.

‘We’ve all had chances to slot in’

S’bu Nkosi on the role of the players not selected for the match-day 23 while Francois Louw speaks about the Boks’ desire to win another World Cup.

The global game must continue to grow

Steps must be taken to ensure that the global game becomes more competitive before the next World Cup, writes former Bok captain JEAN DE VILLIERS in the latest issue of SA Rugby magazine.

Cheika, Castle clashed at Tokyo embassy

Michael Cheika and Rugby Australia chief executive Raelene Castle were reportedly involved in a heated argument in Tokyo during the World Cup.

Wales hopeful on Davies

Wales are confident centre Jonathan Davies will be fit for the World Cup semi-final against the Springboks after he suffered a knee injury.

‘We need to convert opportunities into points’

Duane Vermeulen on the Boks’ defensive strength and why their attack needs to improve, while Kwagga Smith speaks about the Welsh threat at the breakdown.