Three key points from Boks-Japan quarter-final
SA Rugby magazine identifies some of the good, the bad and the ugly to take away from the Boks’ quarter-final victory over Japan.
Duane: Wales will demand more of Boks
Duane Vermeulen says that the soaring Springbok lineout must continue its ascent ahead of the World Cup semi-final against Wales. JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo reports.
Rassie: Boks must sharpen up
Rassie Erasmus believes that the Springboks’ only problem at present is a lack of consistency, reports JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo.
Watch: Mapimpi’s tries with Xhosa commentary
Watch Makazole Mapimpi’s two tries for the Springboks with Xhosa commentary in their quarter-final victory over Japan on Sunday.
Ratings: Kolisi’s captain’s innings, Mapimpi shines
After a competitive first half, the Springboks eventually overpowered Japan to book their place in the semi-finals of the Rugby World Cup. JOHN GOLIATH rates the Boks’ performance in the quarter-final.
Typical Bok strengths were key to victory
The Springboks’ quarter-final was won on brutal, dominant defence. The next focus will be on improved execution, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Erasmus: Our subs made a difference
Rassie Erasmus acknowledged that the margin of victory wasn’t a a true reflection of the Springboks’ quarter-final win over Japan.
RECAP: Springboks vs Japan
Follow the live action with the SA Rugby magazine team as the Springboks take on hosts Japan in the fourth quarter-final of the 2019 Rugby World Cup.
Boks must follow All Blacks’ lead
A clinical forward performance by the Springboks will silence the partisan crowd and pave the way for a comfortable win over Japan, writes JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo.
Kolisi: Boks know what’s required
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi says the Springboks won’t take Japan lightly, while flyhalf Handre Pollard insists that the Boks will take the points however they come on Sunday.
