Watch: Springbok media conference

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus and captain Siya Kolisi address the media after South Africa’s 2019 Rugby World Cup squad were announced.

Boks well prepared despite distractions

While Rassie Erasmus could have done with a quiet weekend before the World Cup team announcement, the Springboks’ preparations for the event are a lot better than they were four years ago, writes JOHN GOLIATH.

Etzebeth: I can focus on World Cup

Eben Etzebeth says he has been assured by police that he will not be implicated following allegations of an unsavoury incident in Langebaan on the weekend.

No excuse but to execute for Boks

He has no qualms when assessing Rassie Erasmus’ 31-man squad that will travel to Japan with the aim of reinforcing and restoring the aura of the Springboks, writes former Bok hooker JAMES DALTON.

Boks first to embrace Japanese heat

Rassie Erasmus has explained the decision to arrive early in Japan and why he will split his squad over the course of the World Cup pool phase. JON CARDINELLI in Johannesburg reports.

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.

Strength in depth

Rassie Erasmus’ two-prong approach in the Rugby Championship has put the Springboks in a good space, writes JEAN DE VILLIERS.

Paper talk: Elstadt to be left out

A round up of what some of South Africa’s leading Sunday papers are saying, including an update on who Rassie Erasmus could leave out from the Springbok squad for the World Cup.

Watch: Rassie has revived Boks

Craig Lewis and Ryan Vrede believe the Boks have enjoyed an ideal build up to the World Cup, and weigh in on the squad set to travel to Japan.