Boks need a lot of luck

Wales will be weaker for the loss of Leigh Halfpenny. Similarly, the Springboks’ World Cup campaign will suffer if they lose Victor Matfield in the lead-up to the play-offs, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Can Du Preez wind back clock?

The form and fitness of Fourie du Preez remains integral to the Springboks’ World Cup campaign, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Ford’s got flair factor

George Ford can drive England to World Cup glory, writes GAVIN MORTIMER.

Ireland’s chief orchestrator

Johnny Sexton is the one player Ireland can’t afford to be without at the World Cup, writes GERRY THORNLEY.

Vodacom Think Tank (Episode 30)

Tank Lanning and Zelim Nel look at the Springbok squad and Rudy Paige's controversial selection ahead of Cobus Reinach.

Strictly for Home Nations only

Bryan Habana appears in a kilt in this Lucozade Sport advert.

Top 20 schools rankings (2 September)

Oakdale rose to seventh position in the FNB Top 20 rankings following their 21-19 victory over Boland Landbou.

Unfinished business

Leigh Halfpenny hopes to make amends for what happened at the 2011 World Cup, writes SIMON THOMAS.

Siya Kolisi blindsided during interview

Watch what happened to the Springbok flank during the half-time break of the Rondebosch-Bishops match.

Bok squad lacks balance

The Springboks' World Cup squad hasn't rewarded form and isn't a victory for transformation, writes MARK KEOHANE in Business Day.