Stats and Facts: South Africa vs Wales
All the stats and facts for the second World Cup semi-final between South Africa and Wales in Yokohama on Sunday.
Daily wrap: Boks focus on dominance, not ref
SA Rugby magazine looks at what happened in Yokohama on Friday as the Springboks build toward the World Cup semi-final against Wales.
Wales brace for Boks’ power game
Warren Gatland says his Wales team expects a physical onslaught from the Springboks in the semi-final on Sunday.
Halfpenny at 15 for Wales
Wales coach Warren Gatland has made three changes to the starting lineup that will face the Boks in Sunday’s semi-final in Yokohama.
Daily wrap: ‘We want to be No 1 again’
SA Rugby magazine looks at what happened in Tokyo on Thursday as the Springboks build toward the World Cup semi-final against Wales.
‘I don’t care about Eddie’s mind games’
A selection of the best quotes from players and coaches at the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan on Thursday.
Rassie: Willie’s ‘calm head’ is needed
Rassie Erasmus says the calming influence of Willie le Roux is crucial for the Boks’ back three despite the criticism the fullback has received recently.
Barrett brothers: We could’ve headed home
Brothers Beauden, Scott and Jordie Barrett have revealed that they were granted compassionate leave after their grandfather Ted passed away a week before their victory over Ireland.
‘Brilliant’ Nienaber key to Bok success
Rassie Erasmus has praised former army buddy Jacques Nienaber for the role he’s played in reviving the Springbok brand over the past 18 months. JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo reports.
‘Set piece will be massive’
Bok centre Damian de Allende on his improved form during the World Cup while Lood de Jager highlights the importance of the set-piece battle against Wales.
