World Cup

The Boks' Duane Vermeulen against Wales in 2015

Superbru: All backing the Boks

The SA Rugby magazine team have all picked the Boks to reach the final, but are divided over who will win between England and the All Blacks.

Rassie: Willie’s ‘calm head’ is needed

Rassie Erasmus says the calming influence of Willie le Roux is crucial for the Boks’ back three despite the criticism the fullback has received recently.

Dave Rennie has been linked to the Wallabies job

Rennie favoured for Wallabies job

Rugby Australia has reportedly informed its staff that Glasgow Warriors and former Chiefs coach Dave Rennie will be the new Wallabies head coach.

Barrett brothers: We could’ve headed home

Brothers Beauden, Scott and Jordie Barrett have revealed that they were granted compassionate leave after their grandfather Ted passed away a week before their victory over Ireland.

Springboks replacements Malcolm Marx and Steven Kitshoff

Bench split will boost Boks’ prospects

Rassie Erasmus believes that the 6-2 bench selection tactic will improve the Springboks’ chances of beating Wales and peaking in the subsequent World Cup final. JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo reports.

Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Nienaber/Steve_Haag/Sports

‘Brilliant’ Nienaber key to Bok success

Rassie Erasmus has praised former army buddy Jacques Nienaber for the role he’s played in reviving the Springbok brand over the past 18 months. JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo reports.

How Boks can turn the tables on Garces

The Springboks can’t go into their Rugby World Cup semi-final against Wales with one eye focused on referee Jerome Garces, but they have to adapt to his style of policing the breakdown and offsides line, writes JOHN GOLIATH.

‘Set piece will be massive’

Bok centre Damian de Allende on his improved form during the World Cup while Lood de Jager highlights the importance of the set-piece battle against Wales.