Hansen: No time for mind games

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen says that there is no point in getting involved in mind games ahead of Saturday’s semi-final against England.

Springboks need to find an extra gear

The Springboks are unlikely to move away from their rigid game plan against Wales but they have to try to mix it up a bit for Sunday’s World Cup semi-final, writes JOHN GOLIATH.

Watch: Boks’ World Cup semi-finals

Ahead of the Springboks’ semi-final against Wales, SA Rugby magazine looks back at South Africa’s previous semi-finals at the World Cup.

Boks embrace pressure ahead of Wales showdown

Duane Vermeulen believes that the pressure of playing in a World Cup semi-final will bring the best out of the Springboks. JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo reports.

Bongi: Rassie broke mental shackles

Bongi Mbonambi believes that the Springboks’ transformation over the past two seasons is down to Rassie Erasmus’ honest and open player management approach. JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo reports.

Proudfoot: Opposition determines our bench

Matt Proudfoot says the Boks’ opponents determine the makeup of the replacements bench, while Bongi Mbonambi confirms he’s fit to face Wales.

RWC XV: Backline of the quarter-finals

Staff writer DYLAN JACK selects a backline from the individuals who have been impressive in the quarter-finals of the World Cup.

World Rugby benches Peyper

World Rugby has confirmed that South African referee Jaco Peyper was not considered for officiating selection this weekend after posing for a controversial photo with Welsh fans.

Boks get Garces again

French referee Jerome Garces will be in charge of the Springboks’ World Cup semi-final against Wales on Sunday, while Welshman Nigel Owens will referee England’s clash with New Zealand.

‘Someone was filming our training’

Eddie Jones says someone was ‘definitely filming’ England’s training session on Monday, but he refuses to investigate the matter.