Bok revenge hinges on breakdown success

The Springbok forwards must set the tone at the collisions and breakdowns in the World Cup warm-up match against Japan in Saitama on Friday, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Japan’s Lappies to front Boks

Lappies Labuschagne has been named in Japan’s starting lineup to take on the Springboks in Kumagaya on Friday.

The day Japan shook the rugby world

JON CARDINELLI looks back at Japan’s famous win over the Springboks on the opening weekend of the 2015 World Cup.

‘Springboks will take Japan seriously’

Rassie Erasmus says there is no chance that the Springboks will underestimate Japan again ahead of their final World Cup warm-up in Kumagaya on Friday.

Saitama selections highlight Bok mindset

Rassie Erasmus’ decision to back the best available combination from the outset will improve the team’s chances of adapting to conditions and beginning their Japanese sojourn on a high, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Boks select full-strength lineup

Siya Kolisi will captain a strong Springbok team in their final World Cup warm-up against tournament hosts Japan in Kumagaya on Friday.

Erasmus: ‘All Blacks the team to beat’

Rassie Erasmus says that, considering the depth and experience in the All Blacks’ squad, the reigning champs remain the team to beat at the World Cup.

Labuschagne, Van der Walt in Japan World Cup squad

Lappies Labuschagne and Wimpie van der Walt have both been included in hosts Japan’s 31-man squad for the upcoming World Cup.

Test wrap: Japan, USA, Fiji win

Japan thrashed Tonga 41-7 in the Pacific Nations Cup, while the USA stunned Samoa and Fiji cruised past Canada.

Lappies to captain Japan on Test debut

Former Cheetahs and Bulls forward Lappies Labuschagne will lead Japan when he makes his first-ever Test appearance against Fiji in Kamaishi on Saturday.