The Springboks look set to reap the benefits of a long-term conditioning plan as well as a smart player management approach in the upcoming World Cup final, writes Jon Cardinelli in Yokohama. (more…)
England progressed to their first World Cup final since 2007 after outplaying New Zealand in a 19-7 victory in Yokohama on Saturday. DYLAN JACK reports. (more…)
Wales coach Warren Gatland says it is a big loss for the Boks to be without Cheslin Kolbe, but suggests they would have looked to ‘target him aerially’. (more…)
Rassie Erasmus believes that the 6-2 bench selection tactic will improve the Springboks’ chances of beating Wales and peaking in the subsequent World Cup final. JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo reports. (more…)
Sbu Nkosi will replace the injured Cheslin Kolbe in the only change to the Springboks’ starting lineup for the semi-final against Wales on Sunday. (more…)
Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick says the team is happy to stay on referee Jerome Garces’ good side in the semi-final against Wales. (more…)
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. (more…)
French referee Jerome Garces will be in charge of the Springboks’ World Cup semi-final against Wales on Sunday, while Welshman Nigel Owens will referee England’s clash with New Zealand. (more…)
Wales came from a 12-point deficit to claim a 20-19 victory over a 14-man France side in the World Cup quarter-finals in Oita on Sunday. DYLAN JACK reports. (more…)