Erasmus: Massive respect for ABs
Rassie Erasmus on the respect the Springboks have for the All Blacks, while Jacques Nienaber speaks about the Boks’ balanced approach ahead of the World Cup opener.
‘Refs must be open-minded at World Cup’
Rassie Erasmus says that the uncertainty around the No 1 ranking should have referees heading into the World Cup with no preconceived ideas about one team’s dominance. JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo reports.
Boks unchanged for opener
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has named an unchanged match-day 23 for their World Cup clash with the All Blacks in Yokohama on Saturday.
Rassie: Continuity in selection is key
Coach Rassie Erasmus hopes the match-day 23 he selected for the Springboks’ World Cup opener will have enough firepower to overcome the All Blacks on Saturday.
‘Boks’ kicking game was intentional’
Rassie Erasmus says the Springboks intentionally played with less possession against Japan to prepare for their World Cup opener against the All Blacks.
‘Springboks must not be too smart’
All Blacks assistant coach Ian Foster has warned the Springboks of trying to play mind games ahead of their clash in the World Cup Pool B opener next Saturday.
Springboks up the intensity in Kagoshima
The Springboks put in an intense field session in unfamiliar hot and humid conditions on Monday as the countdown to the World Cup kick-off began in earnest.
Three key points from past weekend
SA Rugby magazine identifies some of the good, the bad and the ugly to take away from the Boks’ final warm-up game before the World Cup.
Springboks mourn Chester Williams
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus says there is a sombre mood in the camp after awakening to the news of former Bok wing Chester Williams’ death.
‘Springboks got what they wanted’
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus said he was satisfied with his side’s performance in the 41-7 World Cup warm-up victory over hosts Japan in Kumagaya.
