Hansen blames system, not refs

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has called for a change to the World Rugby protocols that do coaches, players and even match-day officials no favours, reports JON CARDINELLI in Weybridge.

Meyer: Boks primed to peak

The quality of the execution rather than the standard of fitness will be decisive in the dying minutes of the World Cup semi-final at Twickenham on Saturday, reports JON CARDINELLI in London.

Friendship adds spice to rivalry

Heyneke Meyer would love to get one over All Blacks coach Steve Hansen in the World Cup semi-final this Saturday, reports JON CARDINELLI in London.

Boks need Le Roux to soar

Willie le Roux has to produce a more convincing kicking and aerial performance for the Springboks to have any chance of beating the All Blacks this Saturday, reports JON CARDINELLI in London.

Boks don’t fear All Blacks

The Springboks believe they have what it takes to ground the unstoppable juggernaut that is the All Blacks, reports JON CARDINELLI in London.

All Blacks bring out best in Boks

Bryan Habana says the Springboks always find an extra gear when facing the All Blacks and the World Cup semi-final will be no different. JON CARDINELLI reports in London.

Pressure management key for Boks

The Springbok coaches will have their work cut out for them in the lead-up to the World Cup semi-final against the All Blacks, writes JON CARDINELLI.

South reigns supreme

The gap between the northern and southern hemispheres has never been greater, writes JON CARDINELLI in London.

Lood in doubt for semi-final

The Springboks could be without Lood de Jager as well as Victor Matfield when they tackle the All Blacks at Twickenham next Saturday, reports JON CARDINELLI in London.

Flo: Boks on right track

Francois Louw believes that poor execution of the game plan rather than the plan itself limited the Springboks’ attack against Wales, reports JON CARDINELLI in London.