Du Preez backs Faf, Willie
Former Bok scrumhalf Fourie du Preez has backed Faf de Klerk and Willie le Roux to shine in the World Cup final on Saturday.
Wish List for Boks’ semi-final battle
The SA Rugby magazine team identify what they would love to see come out of this Sunday’s semi-final clash between the Boks and Wales in Yokohama.
Rassie: Willie’s ‘calm head’ is needed
Rassie Erasmus says the calming influence of Willie le Roux is crucial for the Boks’ back three despite the criticism the fullback has received recently.
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.
Quotes of the day: ‘I’m more of a bakkie person’
A selection of the best quotes from players and coaches at the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan on Wednesday.
‘We’ve got our own Ferraris’
Duane Vermeulen on the loose-forward battle and Japan’s goal to play a high-tempo game, while Willie le Roux says the Boks have their own ‘Ferraris’.
Mallett: Kolbe the heartbeat of the Boks
What NICK MALLETT had to say on SuperSport about the Springboks’ comfortable 49-3 victory over Italy in Shizuoka on Friday.
Mallett: Faf, Willie were disappointing
What NICK MALLETT had to say on SuperSport about the Springboks’ 23-13 loss to the All Blacks in Yokohama on Saturday.
Quotes of the day: ‘Jean Kleyn got the jackpot’
A selection of the best quotes from coaches and players at the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan on Thursday.
Breaking down Boks’ back three
SARugbymag.co.za looks at the Springboks’ back-three options for the upcoming World Cup in Japan.
