Fourie, Duane key to upset
The Springboks might surprise the All Blacks if Fourie du Preez and Duane Vermeulen go the distance in the World Cup semi-final on Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI.
‘Boks want to rip our heads off’
Steve Hansen believes that the Springboks’ praise for the All Blacks is nothing more than a cunning ploy, reports JON CARDINELLI in Weybridge.
Carter relishing Bok challenge
All Blacks flyhalf Dan Carter can’t wait for another crack at the Springboks and at Handré Pollard in particular, reports JON CARDINELLI in London.
Hansen blames system, not refs
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has called for a change to the World Rugby protocols that do coaches, players and even match-day officials no favours, reports JON CARDINELLI in Weybridge.
De Allende’s shifting gears
Damian de Allende, who is on the cover of the new SA Rugby magazine, wants to take his game to the next level.
World Cup Daily (Episode 40)
Lood de Jager talks about the fierce rivalry between the Springboks and All Blacks.
Moody at loosehead for All Blacks
Joe Moody replaces the injured Wyatt Crockett in the only change to the All Blacks’ starting lineup for Saturday’s semi-final against the Springboks.
Julian Savea vs Bryan Habana
The Breakdown compares Savea to Habana and looks at how the All Blacks could exploit the Bok winger on defence.
Richie McCaw on playing Springboks
The All Blacks captain talks about their greatest rivals ahead of Saturday's World Cup semi-final.
Meyer: Boks primed to peak
The quality of the execution rather than the standard of fitness will be decisive in the dying minutes of the World Cup semi-final at Twickenham on Saturday, reports JON CARDINELLI in London.
