Kolbe injury piles pressure on back three
Cheslin Kolbe’s aerial skills will be missed as much as his attacking edge when the Springboks battle Wales in the World Cup semi-final, writes JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo.
Petition created over Garces appointment
The SA Rugby magazine team rounds up some of the interesting news snippets making headlines around the world.
Daily wrap: Box-kicking clever
SA Rugby magazine looks at what happened in Tokyo on Wednesday as the Springboks build toward the World Cup semi-final against Wales.
‘They’re bloody big buggers, aren’t they?’
A selection of the best quotes from players and coaches at the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan on Wednesday.
Stick: We respect Garces
Bok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick on Jerome Garces officiating in Sunday’s semi-final while Faf de Klerk discusses the impact of smaller players at the World Cup.
Faf laughs off box-kick critics
Scrumhalf Faf de Klerk insists the Springboks are on the right tactical track and that the aerial challenge will shape the outcome of the World Cup semi-final against Wales. JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo reports.
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.
Woodward: Get off Peyper’s back
Former England World Cup-winning coach Sir Clive Woodward says that he fully supports referee Jaco Peyper after his appearance in a controversial photo with Wales fans.
‘We’ve all had chances to slot in’
S’bu Nkosi on the role of the players not selected for the match-day 23 while Francois Louw speaks about the Boks’ desire to win another World Cup.
Wales hopeful on Davies
Wales are confident centre Jonathan Davies will be fit for the World Cup semi-final against the Springboks after he suffered a knee injury.
