Throwback Thursday: 2018 Bok-All Black thrillers
Relive two heart-stopping 2018 Rugby Championship clashes between the Springboks and All Blacks before they meet in the Pool B opener on Saturday.
Hansen: Not easy picking a RWC winner
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen discusses the difficulty of picking World Cup winners, while Kieran Read talks up the clash with the Springboks as ‘one of the biggest’ of his career.
Dyantyi to challenge doping charge
Springbok and Lions wing Aphiwe Dyantyi has decided to contest his doping charge after testing positive for three banned substances in August.
Sharing the leadership load
The Springboks will benefit from a strong leadership core at the World Cup, writes former captain JEAN DE VILLIERS.
Hansen: Sonny Bill will provide something different
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen is hoping midfielder Sonny Bill Williams can impact the game positively from the bench against the Springboks on Saturday.
Hansen: Rassie wrong to pressure ref
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has slammed Rassie Erasmus’ comments about officiating ahead of the titanic clash in Yokohama. JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo reports.
Head to head: Who will win RWC?
Editor Craig Lewis and chief writer Jon Cardinelli debate which team they think are most likely to win the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan.
ABs back Barrett at fullback
Beauden Barrett will shift to fullback in the All Blacks’ World Cup opener against the Springboks in Yokohama on Saturday.
Daily wrap from Japan: ‘All Blacks will pose new threat’
We take a look at what happened on Wednesday as the Springboks build toward their opening World Cup clash with the All Blacks.
Blitzboks have special message for Boks
The Blitzboks took time out from their preparations for the Sevens Series to wish the Springboks well for their 2019 World Cup campaign.
