‘They’re bloody big buggers, aren’t they?’

A selection of the best quotes from players and coaches at the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan on Wednesday.

Top Welsh site picks De Allende as top performer

A leading Welsh website has picked Springbok centre Damian de Allende as one of the six contenders to be Rugby World Cup Player of the Tournament.

Stick: We respect Garces

Bok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick on Jerome Garces officiating in Sunday’s semi-final while Faf de Klerk discusses the impact of smaller players at the World Cup.

Claims: Peyper was denied semi-final appointment

The South African Rugby Referees’ Association has alleged that Jaco Peyper was initially set to referee the semi-final between the All Blacks and England before World Rugby’s U-turn over his controversial photo with Wales fans.

Playing Selector: Bok bench predictions

Ahead of this Sunday’s World Cup semi-final in Yokohama, CRAIG LEWIS and JOHN GOLIATH pick the Bok bench they’d like to see play against Wales.

Faf laughs off box-kick critics

Scrumhalf Faf de Klerk insists the Springboks are on the right tactical track and that the aerial challenge will shape the outcome of the World Cup semi-final against Wales. JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo reports.

Boks: Garces is one of the best refs

Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick says the team is happy to stay on referee Jerome Garces’ good side in the semi-final against Wales.

Boks sweat on Kolbe

The Springboks are hopeful that Cheslin Kolbe will be fit and available for the World Cup semi-final against Wales on Sunday. JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo reports.

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.

Boks vs All Blacks in the final – bookies

The Springboks are likely to cruise past Wales on Sunday and into a final against the All Blacks, according to the bookmakers.