‘Refs must be open-minded at World Cup’
Rassie Erasmus says that the uncertainty around the No 1 ranking should have referees heading into the World Cup with no preconceived ideas about one team’s dominance. JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo reports.
Stats and facts: Springboks vs All Blacks
Stats and facts for the Pool B World Cup opener between the Springboks and All Blacks in Yokohama on Saturday.
Rassie: Continuity in selection is key
Coach Rassie Erasmus hopes the match-day 23 he selected for the Springboks’ World Cup opener will have enough firepower to overcome the All Blacks on Saturday.
Quotes of the day: ‘I’m emotional hearing the SA anthem’
A selection of the best quotes from coaches, players and leaders at the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan on Tuesday.
‘Boks not looking beyond first game’
Hear what Damian de Allende, Matt Proudfoot and Frans Malherbe had to say in the lead-up to the Springboks’ highly anticipated World Cup opener against the All Blacks on Saturday.
Boks running on confidence, unlike ABs
If any team can beat the All Blacks, it’s the Springboks. And with the energy surrounding the Boks and, conversely the questions surrounding 2019’s All Blacks, it seems like this will be the case, writes JAMES DALTON.
Quotes of the day: ‘It was a quiet singalong’
A selection of the best quotes from coaches and players at the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan on Monday.
Faf: One moment will decide Yokohama showdown
Faf de Klerk expects a stroke of luck or a refereeing decision to separate the All Blacks and Springboks in the World Cup Pool B opener. JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo reports.
Boks to target All Blacks halfbacks
The Springboks have made their kicking and defensive intentions clear ahead of the campaign-shaping match against the All Blacks on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo reports.
May: England have brilliant players
Wing Jonny May says there is genuine reason to believe England can achieve something special at the World Cup in Japan.
