Vunipola: We’ll fight fire with fire
England’s Billy Vunipola says his side will be ready for the physical onslaught from the Springboks in Saturday’s World Cup final.
Daily wrap: Boks focus on dominance, not ref
SA Rugby magazine looks at what happened in Yokohama on Friday as the Springboks build toward the World Cup semi-final against Wales.
Top players at RWC so far: Boks
MARIETTE ADAMS takes a look at the Springboks’ best performers following the completion of their four pool matches at the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan.
Hansen slams trial by social media
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen disapproves of the trial-by-social-media notion after claims that match officials missed incidents of foul play in the victory over the Springboks.
Foster sidesteps claims for Read citing
All Blacks assistant coach Ian Foster has avoided commenting on a controversial incident involving captain Kieran Read in their 23-13 victory over the Springboks on Saturday.
PSDT: ‘Positional shift was difficult in beginning’
Rassie Erasmus and Pieter-Steph du Toit analyse the Springbok player’s remarkable transition from lock to blindside flank.
Watch: Boks look ahead to WC opener
Hear what Mzwandile Stick, Steven Kitshoff and Pieter-Steph du Toit had to say in the buildup to Saturday’s World Cup opener against the All Blacks.
Breaking down the Boks’ loose forwards
SARugbymag.co.za looks at the Springboks’ back-row options for the upcoming World Cup in Japan.
Schickerling: Lock is still my best position
Western Province lock JD Schickerling is content to play where the team requires him, but is not considering transitioning to the flank permanently.
Du Toit’s flank success no fluke
Pieter-Steph du Toit’s recent success as a Springbok flank makes sense when looking at his schoolboy rugby years, writes DYLAN JACK.
