Springboks

Recap: Your weekend in rugby

A look back at some of the biggest stories that happened in the world of rugby over the past weekend. Catch up with the news here.

Proudfoot: Players are hurting

Matt Proudfoot talks about the mood in the Bok camp after the defeat by the All Blacks, while Bongi Mbonambi says that Trevor Nyakane will be missed.

Big defeat prompts questions about tactics, selections

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus will be under pressure to alter his game plan and selection strategy following New Zealand and Ireland’s big World Cup wins, writes JON CARDINELLI in Nagoya.

‘I’ll be behind Boks from back home’

Despite the disappointment of leaving the Bok camp due to an injury, Trevor Nyakane wore his trademark smile as he reflected on the news.

Kolisi substitution was planned

Springbok assistant coach Matt Proudfoot says they knew captain Siya Kolisi would not play the full 80 minutes in the loss against the All Blacks on Saturday.

World Rugby amends HIA law

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen approved of World Rugby’s decision to amend their HIA law after confusion around flank Sam Cane in the win over the Springboks.

Three key points from past weekend

SA Rugby magazine identifies some of the good, the bad and the ugly to take away from the Boks’ opening World Cup defeat to the All Blacks.

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi and coach Rassie Erasmus

Boks remain upbeat despite defeat

Rassie Erasmus believes that the Springboks can become the first team to win the World Cup after losing a match in the group stages.

Ratings: Kolbe shines, De Klerk struggles

The All Blacks outsmarted the Springboks to record a 23-13 win in their opening World Cup clash. JOHN GOLIATH rates the Boks following another fierce Test between the two teams.