Paper talk: Elstadt to be left out
A round up of what some of South Africa’s leading Sunday papers are saying, including an update on who Rassie Erasmus could leave out from the Springbok squad for the World Cup.
Watch: Rassie has revived Boks
Craig Lewis and Ryan Vrede believe the Boks have enjoyed an ideal build up to the World Cup, and weigh in on the squad set to travel to Japan.
Kolbe has been Boks’ surprise package
Cheslin Kolbe has gone from a left-field hunch to the Boks’ spirit animal, writes Simnikiwe Xabanisa.
Erasmus won’t be judged on RWC
SA Rugby president Mark Alexander says the Springboks’ performance at the upcoming World Cup in Japan will not determine Rassie Erasmus’ future.
Balancing the Boks’ back three
Rassie Erasmus has managed to turn the Springboks’ back-three issues around by investing in specialist wings, writes DYLAN JACK.
Erasmus: Kolisi ‘good to go’ for RWC
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus was pleased with the performance of Siya Kolisi after the flanker’s first Test start in 2019.
‘Cameo not make or break for Coetzee’
Rassie Erasmus has hinted that Marcell Coetzee is still in line for World Cup selection despite managing only 15 minutes of play against Argentina on Saturday.
‘Rassie is extremely thorough’
Stand-in captain Schalk Brits believes that Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus is the most meticulous coach that he has played under.
‘Rassie meets transformation targets’
SA Rugby president Mark Alexander has assured Rassie Erasmus there will no external pressure or interference when he selects the Springbok squad for the World Cup.
Erasmus: Kolisi will lead Boks at World Cup
Rassie Erasmus has confirmed Siya Kolisi will definitely captain the Boks at the World Cup if fit.
