Boks must make mental shift

The Springboks can leave the fanfare and controversy behind and embrace a different sort of pressure when they depart for the World Cup this Friday. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Five Saffa expats to watch

JON CARDINELLI looks at the South Africans set to star for adopted nations – and possibly against the Springboks – at the 2015 World Cup.

All eyes on Pool of Death

JON CARDINELLI looks at the teams and players who will make an impact at the World Cup.

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.

Brits can boost Boks

The Europe-based Springboks will be influential in the lead-up to the World Cup, and at the tournament itself, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Unlucky Bok XV

JON CARDINELLI looks at the players who narrowly missed the World Cup cut and may yet contribute to the Springboks' campaign in the event of injury.

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.

‘Guys were bursting into tears’

Heyneke Meyer says the build-up to the Springboks’ World Cup squad announcement tested his resolve on several levels, reports JON CARDINELLI in Durban.

Transforming our thinking

Transformation has to be embraced and discussed on a daily basis and not just in the lead-up to a World Cup squad announcement, writes JON CARDINELLI.