Boks must slow Japan tempo, not match it

The Springboks should look to control the contest on Sunday by throwing a wrench into the gears of the Japan attack, writes JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo.

Boks have laid a formidable foundation

Rassie Erasmus’ investment in a wider group of players will reap significant benefits in the short and long term, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Five tells in Japan’s poker game

Japan have been the most talked-about team at the Rugby World Cup after progressing to the quarter-finals as surprise winners of Pool A.

RWC XV: Forwards of the pool stages

Staff writer DYLAN JACK selects a pack of forwards from the individuals who have been impressive in the round-robin stages of the World Cup.

Form should dictate Bok selection

In selecting his team for this Sunday’s quarter-final in Tokyo, former Bok hooker JAMES DALTON would opt to start Cobus Reinach at scrumhalf and Cheslin Kolbe at fullback.

Bongi may be Boks’ best bet

Rassie Erasmus has a tough call to make regarding his starting hooker ahead of the do-or-die World Cup clash with Japan, writes JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo.

RWC XV: Backline of the pool stages

Staff writer DYLAN JACK selects a backline from the individuals who have been impressive in the round-robin stages of the World Cup.

Boks have ammunition to end Japan fairytale

Depriving Japan’s dangerous back three of possession will be a key priority for the Boks in this Sunday’s quarter-final, and places extra importance on the accuracy of their kicking and defensive game, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Boks can’t afford to look beyond Japan

Japan will pose a unique threat to the more-fancied Springboks in the quarter-final on Sunday, writes JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo.

Passion and skill power Japan engine

Japan have their fans as well as their coaching staff to thank for a historic victory against Scotland on Sunday, writes JON CARDINELLI at the Yokohama Stadium.