Earthquake spooks Bok skipper
Siya Kolisi says that he was ‘excited but scared’ after a minor earthquake hit the Shizuoka region in the early hours of Wednesday morning. JON CARDINELLI in Shizuoka reports.
‘All the pressure is on South Africa’
Italy coach Conor O’Shea believes his side have the ‘heart and courage’ to challenge the Springboks in this Friday’s crucial Pool B clash at the Shizuoka Stadium.
Beast, Mbonambi in Bok team to face Italy
Beast Mtawarira and Bongi Mbonambi will both start for the Springboks in their crucial World Cup clash with Italy in Shizuoka on Friday.
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.
Kolisi substitution was planned
Springbok assistant coach Matt Proudfoot says they knew captain Siya Kolisi would not play the full 80 minutes in the loss against the All Blacks on Saturday.
Boks remain upbeat despite defeat
Rassie Erasmus believes that the Springboks can become the first team to win the World Cup after losing a match in the group stages.
Erasmus: ABs showed great discipline
Hear the reactions of the Springbok coach and captain, as well as their counterparts, following the Pool B opener in Yokohama.
Breaking down the Boks’ loose forwards
SARugbymag.co.za looks at the Springboks’ back-row options for the upcoming World Cup in Japan.
‘Boks must stay on their toes’
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi says he is expecting Japan to play a high-tempo game when they face the World Cup hosts in their final warm-up on Friday.
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.
