Pollard relishing Biggar battle
Handre Pollard is expecting a ‘tactical chess match’ when the Springboks front Wales in the World Cup semi-final. JON CARDINELLI in Yokohama reports.
Wales brace for Boks’ power game
Warren Gatland says his Wales team expects a physical onslaught from the Springboks in the semi-final on Sunday.
Stats and Facts: England vs New Zealand
All the stats and facts for the first World Cup semi-final between England and New Zealand in Yokohama on Saturday.
Wales hit by Williams blow
Wales received a late injury blow as fullback Liam Williams has been ruled out of their semi-final against the Springboks through injury.
‘I don’t care about Eddie’s mind games’
A selection of the best quotes from players and coaches at the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan on Thursday.
‘Wales have had the Boks’ number’
Former World Cup-winning Bok coach Jake White says he can foresee inspirational Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones going on to lift the Webb Ellis Cup.
Superbru: All backing the Boks
The SA Rugby magazine team have all picked the Boks to reach the final, but are divided over who will win between England and the All Blacks.
Rennie favoured for Wallabies job
Rugby Australia has reportedly informed its staff that Glasgow Warriors and former Chiefs coach Dave Rennie will be the new Wallabies head coach.
Bench split will boost Boks’ prospects
Rassie Erasmus believes that the 6-2 bench selection tactic will improve the Springboks’ chances of beating Wales and peaking in the subsequent World Cup final. JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo reports.
‘Brilliant’ Nienaber key to Bok success
Rassie Erasmus has praised former army buddy Jacques Nienaber for the role he’s played in reviving the Springbok brand over the past 18 months. JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo reports.
