ABs back Barrett at fullback
Beauden Barrett will shift to fullback in the All Blacks’ World Cup opener against the Springboks in Yokohama on Saturday.
Quotes of the day: ‘It’s a slap in the face’
A selection of the best quotes from coaches and players at the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan on Wednesday.
Blitzboks have special message for Boks
The Blitzboks took time out from their preparations for the Sevens Series to wish the Springboks well for their 2019 World Cup campaign.
Wallabies to back ‘Pooper’ combo, Boks have unlikely fan
The SA Rugby magazine team rounds up some of the interesting news snippets making headlines around the world.
Erasmus: Massive respect for ABs
Rassie Erasmus on the respect the Springboks have for the All Blacks, while Jacques Nienaber speaks about the Boks’ balanced approach ahead of the World Cup opener.
‘All Blacks have opened new can of worms’
Springbok defence coach Jacques Nienaber has highlighted the threat of the new All Blacks attacking system ahead of the showdown in Yokohama on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo reports.
Boks unchanged for opener
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has named an unchanged match-day 23 for their World Cup clash with the All Blacks in Yokohama on Saturday.
Smith: All Blacks will learn from Wellington draw
All Blacks scrumhalf Aaron Smith says the team will heed the lessons from their draw with the Boks in Wellington ahead of the World Cup opener on Saturday.
Stats and facts: Springboks vs All Blacks
Stats and facts for the Pool B World Cup opener between the Springboks and All Blacks in Yokohama on Saturday.
Kolbe: Overseas stint was beneficial
Cheslin Kolbe on how the back three will handle conditions this Saturday, while Francois Louw lauds the professionalism in the Bok camp.
