Part 1: Five special Bok RWC moments

The Boks will be gunning for their third World Cup win when they battle it out in Japan. JOHN GOLIATH looks at some of South Africa’s memorable moments at the tournament.

Breaking down the Boks’ flyhalves

SARugbymag.co.za looks at the Springboks’ flyhalf options for the upcoming World Cup in Japan.

Mbonambi sinks the clutch putts

The debate around who should be the Springboks’ starting hooker against the All Blacks is testimony to Bongi Mbonambi’s drive and temperament over the last two years, writes JOHN GOLIATH.

The day Japan shook the rugby world

JON CARDINELLI looks back at Japan’s famous win over the Springboks on the opening weekend of the 2015 World Cup.

Saitama selections highlight Bok mindset

Rassie Erasmus’ decision to back the best available combination from the outset will improve the team’s chances of adapting to conditions and beginning their Japanese sojourn on a high, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Full-strength Boks must blow Japan away

Let us give Japan respect, as we would any side, but let us not give them undue airtime, writes former Springbok hooker JAMES DALTON.

Reinach’s hard-earned ticket to Japan

Cobus Reinach’s journey to World Cup inclusion should particularly serve as an inspiration to others who narrowly missed out on selection this year, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Five Boks who failed drug tests

Following Aphiwe Dyantyi’s failed drug test, JOHN GOLIATH looks at five other prominent Springboks who also tested positive for banned substances.

Bok bench will shine in Japan

Here are five reasons why the Springbok bench will play an important role when the Springboks head to the World Cup in Japan, writes JOHN GOLIATH.

RWC: How Rassie’s Boks measure up

JON CARDINELLI compares the balance between youth and experience in the 2019 World Cup squad with those that travelled to the 2015, 2011 and 2007 tournaments.