Bongi: Rassie broke mental shackles
Bongi Mbonambi believes that the Springboks’ transformation over the past two seasons is down to Rassie Erasmus’ honest and open player management approach. JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo reports.
Proudfoot: Opposition determines our bench
Matt Proudfoot says the Boks’ opponents determine the makeup of the replacements bench, while Bongi Mbonambi confirms he’s fit to face Wales.
Wales call up rookie wing
Wing Owen Lane has replaced his Cardiff Blues teammate Josh Navidi in Wales’ World Cup squad.
Wales have played their ‘get out of jail card’
Wales coach Warren Gatland says his team has to produce an improved performance in their World Cup semi-final against the Springboks on Sunday.
SBW linked to league coaching role
The SA Rugby magazine team rounds up some of the interesting news snippets making headlines around the world.
Ambitious Boks must be ruthless
The Springboks’ ticket to the World Cup final hinges on a sharper attacking and aerial display against Wales, writes JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo.
Wales’ Navidi is out of the World Cup
Wales No 8 Josh Navidi has been ruled out of the World Cup because of a hamstring injury.
Recap: Your weekend in rugby
A look back at some of the biggest stories in the world of rugby over the past weekend. Catch up with the news here.
Boks close in on Wales in rankings
The Springboks have climbed to fourth in the World Rugby rankings following their 26-3 quarter-final win over Japan on Sunday.
World Rugby probes Peyper photo
World Rugby is investigating after referee Jaco Peyper appeared in a photo with Wales fans seemingly mocking France lock Sebastien Vahaamahina.
