Big debate: ‘Boks on track for the final’

Editor Craig Lewis and senior contributor Ryan Vrede review footage that epitomises the Boks’ approach, but differ vastly on their views over selection preferences and tactics.

Tuilagi: Game of our lives

Centre Manu Tuilagi says England are relishing the challenge of facing ‘the best team in the world’ in Saturday’s World Cup semi-final in Yokohama.

Hansen: Barrett over Cane strategic

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen says the inclusion of utility forward Scott Barrett over regular openside flank Sam Cane is tactical and not based on form.

Throwback Thursday: De Beer’s five drop goals at ’99 RWC

Today marks the 20th anniversary of Springbok flyhalf Jannie de Beer’s supreme kicking performance against England in the quarter-finals of the 1999 World Cup.

Hansen laughs off Jones’ spying comments

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has dismissed close friend Eddie Jones’ claims that England’s training session was spied on as a ‘distraction’.

Ford back at No 10 for England

England coach Eddie Jones has made one change to his starting lineup for Saturday’s World Cup semi-final against the All Blacks in Yokohama.

Petition created over Garces appointment

The SA Rugby magazine team rounds up some of the interesting news snippets making headlines around the world.

All Blacks pick Barrett at flank

Scott Barrett will start at flank in the only change to the All Blacks’ starting lineup for their semi-final against England in Yokohama on Saturday.

Mehrtens: England should smother ABs

Former All Black Andrew Mehrtens believes that England should adopt a simple game plan if they are to prevent New Zealand from reaching a third successive World Cup final.

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.