Cheslin Kolbe

Erasmus: Boks won’t change much

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus admits very little will change in their gameplan and team selection for the World Cup final against England in Yokohama on Saturday.

In pictures: Springboks train for final

Check out some of the pictures from the Springboks’ first training session for the World Cup final against England in Yokohama on Saturday.

Kolbe fit for final

Rassie Erasmus has confirmed that the Springboks will have a fully fit squad as Cheslin Kolbe has recovered from injury for the World Cup final.

Rassie: Willie’s ‘calm head’ is needed

Rassie Erasmus says the calming influence of Willie le Roux is crucial for the Boks’ back three despite the criticism the fullback has received recently.

Rassie laments Kolbe’s absence

Rassie Erasmus says it is disappointing to lose wing Cheslin Kolbe to injury for Sunday’s World Cup semi-final against Wales in Yokohama.

Nkosi in, Kolbe out for Boks

Sbu Nkosi will replace the injured Cheslin Kolbe in the only change to the Springboks’ starting lineup for the semi-final against Wales on Sunday.

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.

Edwards: We’ll have to keep an eye out on Kolbe

Defence coach Shaun Edwards sees Cheslin Kolbe as the biggest threat to Wales’ chances of progressing to a first-ever World Cup final.

Fukuoka: ‘Kolbe a pleasure to watch’

Japan sensation Kenki Fukuoka has highlighted the threat of opposite number Cheslin Kolbe ahead of the World Cup quarter-final against South Africa on Sunday. JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo reports.