Rassie: Bok bullies on right track
Rassie Erasmus believes that South Africa ‘ticked a box’ with their uncompromising physical performance against Italy. JON CARDINELLI at Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa reports.
Head to Head: Bok backline bolter
Mariette Adams and Dylan Jack debate which forward would be best suited for a switch to the backline should the Springboks need that against Italy on Friday.
Erasmus: ‘It’s do or die this week’
Rassie Erasmus discusses team selections and the knockout mentality adopted by the Springboks ahead of the Italy clash in Shizuoka on Friday.
Boks on right mental track
A do-or-die mindset will shape the Springboks’ physical and tactical approach between now and the end of their World Cup campaign, writes JON CARDINELLI in Omaezaki.
‘Humidity not a factor in playoffs’
Rassie Erasmus believes that the conditions in Japan will have improved by the time the World Cup reaches the quarter-final stage. JON CARDINELLI in Toyota reports.
Rassie: Japan a ‘scary’ playoff prospect
Rassie Erasmus has reiterated his view about Japan as a World Cup playoff threat in the wake of the host nation’s upset win against Ireland. JON CARDINELLI in Toyota reports.
‘PRO14 one of the toughest competitions’
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has labelled the PRO14 as one of the most difficult compeitions he has ever coached in.
Davies: Brits at No 8 no gamble
Namibian coach Phil Davies believes that Schalk Brits’ inclusion at eighthman won’t be a gamble when the minnows face the Boks on Saturday.
Cheetahs reassured over Bok call-ups
Cheetahs chief executive Harold Verster says Rassie Erasmus has assured their players that they will get Springbok call-ups if they perform in the PRO14.
Erasmus: Schalk brings calming effect
Rassie Erasmus discusses Schalk Brits’ appointment as captain, the selections for Saturday’s clash as well as Namibia’s standing as a Test nation.
