World Cup

Alberts ready to rumble

Willem Alberts is confident he’ll be in top shape by the time the Boks kick off their World Cup campaign against Japan on 19 September, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Bid to bar Boks from World Cup

An urgent court application has been launched by a little known political party to prevent the Springboks from participating in the 2015 World Cup.

Duane won’t be rushed

Duane Vermeulen is unlikely to play for the Springboks until the second or third pool match at the World Cup, JON CARDINELLI reports.

Paige’s boot to boost Boks

Heyneke Meyer believes the uncapped Rudy Paige has the skill set to be a success at a World Cup staged in difficult northern hemisphere conditions, reports JON CARDINELLI in Durban.