Stat Attack: Japan’s style no match for Boks’ power
DYLAN JACK looks at where the World Cup quarter-final between the Springboks and Japan in Tokyo on Sunday was won and lost.
Polarising De Allende the Boks’ go-to man
Damian de Allende’s role in the Springboks’ match strategy is going to become even more important as the Rugby World Cup heads into the playoffs, writes JOHN GOLIATH.
Mallett: Kolbe the heartbeat of the Boks
What NICK MALLETT had to say on SuperSport about the Springboks’ comfortable 49-3 victory over Italy in Shizuoka on Friday.
‘Italy loss wasn’t a nice feeling’
Damian de Allende says the Boks won’t repeat the mistakes they made in the defeat by Italy in 2016, while Faf de Klerk talks about the pressure on the team.
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.
‘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.
De Allende excited by SBW challenge
Springbok centre Damian de Allende is looking forward to potentially clashing with All Blacks midfielder Sonny Bill Williams in Saturday’s Pool B opener.
Breaking down Boks’ midfield
SARugbymag.co.za looks at the Springboks’ midfield options for the upcoming World Cup in Japan.
Frans Steyn has the ‘wow factor’
Former Springbok centre Pieter Muller says Frans Steyn’s ‘wow factor’ will be crucial for the Springboks at the World Cup in Japan despite his lack of game time.
All Blacks vs Boks: The duels that matter
The All Blacks and Springboks resume their fierce rivalry in the Rugby Championship in Wellington on Saturday. JOHN GOLIATH looks at some of the battles that could be key to winning the war.
