Wish List for World Cup final
The SA Rugby magazine team identify what they would love to see come out of this Saturday’s World Cup final clash between the Boks and England in Yokohama.
Boks, Rassie up for top awards
The Springboks and Rassie Erasmus have been nominated for the World Rugby Team of the Year and Coach of the Year awards, respectively.
Watch: ‘Boks must be ambitious’
Editor Craig Lewis and senior contributor Ryan Vrede clash over their views on Bok fullback Willie le Roux and who they predict will win the World Cup final.
Boks remain calm ahead of final storm
The Springboks’ relaxed and positive attitude bodes well for an unprecedented test of their mental strength, writes JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo.
Eddie! Where are the mind games, mate?
It’s been rather quiet on the mind-games front this week ahead of the World Cup final. England coach Eddie Jones has left JOHN GOLIATH confused and a little disappointed.
Erasmus to step down as Bok coach
Rassie Erasmus has confirmed that Saturday’s World Cup final against England in Yokohama will be his last as Springbok head coach.
Rassie: Siya’s story is massive for SA
Rassie Erasmus admits that it took him a long time to appreciate what Siya Kolisi’s appointment as Springbok skipper truly means to a diverse nation like South Africa. JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo reports.
Frans: I’m stressing a bit more these days
2007 World Cup-winner Frans Steyn believes he’s a lot more serious about playing in a final this time around, while Pieter-Steph du Toit says the Boks will draw a line in the sand.
Superbru: Most back the Springboks
The SA Rugby magazine team’s predictions for the World Cup bronze-medal match and highly anticipated final.
‘Extra motivation to win for our country’
Rassie on what another RWC win would do for South Africa as a nation and why he respects Eddie Jones for his media mind games and work ethic.
