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Springboks need to find an extra gear

The Springboks are unlikely to move away from their rigid game plan against Wales but they have to try to mix it up a bit for Sunday’s World Cup semi-final, writes JOHN GOLIATH.

NZ media still don’t rate the Boks

The Springboks have the worst possible chance of winning the World Cup of the four remaining sides, according to a leading New Zealand website.

SBW linked to league coaching role

The SA Rugby magazine team rounds up some of the interesting news snippets making headlines around the world.

‘Heartbroken’ Schmidt praises ABs

Departing coach Joe Schmidt says that Ireland’s failure to make the All Blacks work for their points was his side’s undoing following their 46-14 quarter-final defeat in Tokyo.

Jones: No sympathy for Australia

England coach Eddie Jones feels no sympathy for his native Australia following England’s resounding quarter-final victory over the Wallabies on Saturday.

Kiwi site boosts Bok chances

The Springboks’ odds of winning the World Cup have increased significantly, if only according to a leading New Zealand website.

Ireland call-up for Herring

The SA Rugby magazine team rounds up some of the interesting news snippets making headlines around the world.

Mapimpi leads the Boks in song

SA Rugby magazine looks at what happened in Kobe on Sunday as the Springboks build toward their next World Cup clash with Canada.

Tip-toe TJ scores a thriller

TJ Perenara may have scored the try of the World Cup as he finished off his earlier line break in some style as the All Blacks beat Namibia 71-9.