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.
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.
‘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.
Rassie: Gatland an absolute legend
Rassie Erasmus on Wales coach Warren Gatland and how the 6-2 split on the bench will boost the Bok defence during Sunday’s semi-final.
Head to Head: Stay or go with Willie?
Mariette Adams and Dylan Jack debate whether the Springboks should persist or desist with Willie le Roux at fullback for their semi-final against Wales on Sunday.
Bongi: Rassie broke mental shackles
Bongi Mbonambi believes that the Springboks’ transformation over the past two seasons is down to Rassie Erasmus’ honest and open player management approach. JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo reports.
‘Can you imagine Ronaldo or Messi cleaning up?’
A selection of the best quotes from players, coaches and referees at the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan on Monday.
Three key points from Boks-Japan quarter-final
SA Rugby magazine identifies some of the good, the bad and the ugly to take away from the Boks’ quarter-final victory over Japan.
Erasmus: Our subs made a difference
Rassie Erasmus acknowledged that the margin of victory wasn’t a a true reflection of the Springboks’ quarter-final win over Japan.
Watch: ‘We are favourites’
We look at what happened in Tokyo on Thursday as the Springboks build toward their quarter-final clash with Japan.
