All Blacks slip, Boks rise in rankings

There were four positional changes in the top five of the World Rugby rankings following the final round of World Cup warm-up fixtures this weekend.

Boks won’t want for motivation, inspiration

The Springboks would do well to invoke the memory of legends passed as they get set to begin their World Cup journey, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

In pictures: A tribute to Chester

A look back at some of the most memorable images of late Bok wing Chester Williams, who passed away suddenly on Friday. Here we pick 11 of the best pictures of the former Bok No 11.

Player ratings: Mapimpi, Kolbe impress

The Boks claimed a comfortable victory in Friday’s World Cup warm-up clash against Japan. CRAIG LEWIS rates the players.

RECAP: Japan vs Springboks

Follow the live action as the Springboks take on Japan at the Kumagaya Stadium in their final Rugby World Cup warm-up match.

VUSA rugby programme inspires next generation

Excitement is bubbling as the World Cup is set to kick off this month, and the success of the Springboks could inspire the next generation of stars, writes PETROS AUGOUSTI.

Part 1: Five special Bok RWC moments

The Boks will be gunning for their third World Cup win when they battle it out in Japan. JOHN GOLIATH looks at some of South Africa’s memorable moments at the tournament.

Reinach’s hard-earned ticket to Japan

Cobus Reinach’s journey to World Cup inclusion should particularly serve as an inspiration to others who narrowly missed out on selection this year, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Frans Steyn has the ‘wow factor’

Former Springbok centre Pieter Muller says Frans Steyn’s ‘wow factor’ will be crucial for the Springboks at the World Cup in Japan despite his lack of game time.

Five Boks who failed drug tests

Following Aphiwe Dyantyi’s failed drug test, JOHN GOLIATH looks at five other prominent Springboks who also tested positive for banned substances.