PSDT: ‘Positional shift was difficult in beginning’
Rassie Erasmus and Pieter-Steph du Toit analyse the Springbok player’s remarkable transition from lock to blindside flank.
Boks will be big in Japan
Japan is set to play host to a Rugby World Cup like no other, writes Japan-based journalist RICHARD FREEMAN.
Nel starts in Scotland’s RWC opener
Props WP Nel and Allan Dell have been named in Scotland’s lineup to front Ireland in their World Cup opener in Yokohama on Sunday.
Ireland surprise with fullback selection
Ireland coach Joe Schmidt has named his starting lineup ahead of Sunday’s crucial World Cup match against Scotland in Yokohama.
Quotes of the day: ‘Jean Kleyn got the jackpot’
A selection of the best quotes from coaches and players at the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan on Thursday.
Boks relaxed ahead of big clash
The Springboks appeared to be in fine spirits when assembling for their official team photo on the eve of their highly anticipated clash against the All Blacks in Yokohama.
England bring out big guns for Tonga
Coach Eddie Jones has named a full-strength England lineup to take on Tonga in their World Cup opener in Sapporo on Sunday.
Fleck: De Allende playing with ‘a quiet confidence’
Former Springbok centre Robbie Fleck says supporters shouldn’t put Damian de Allende ‘in a box’, and that most of the Bok inside centre’s good work around the park goes unnoticed, writes JOHN GOLIATH.
Springboks to honour Chester Williams
The Springboks will have the image of late World Cup-winner Chester Williams embedded on their jerseys in the tournament opener against the All Blacks.
Throwback Thursday: 2018 Bok-All Black thrillers
Relive two heart-stopping 2018 Rugby Championship clashes between the Springboks and All Blacks before they meet in the Pool B opener on Saturday.
