Erasmus: Continuity in selection is key

Coach Rassie Erasmus hopes the match-day 23 he selected for the Springboks’ World Cup opener will have enough firepower to overcome the All Blacks on Saturday. You may also like

Boks unchanged for World Cup opener

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has named an unchanged match-day 23 for their World Cup clash with the All Blacks in Yokohama on Saturday. You may also like

Proudfoot defends SA rugby image

Springbok assistant coach Matt Proudfoot hopes that South African rugby will be associated with performances on the pitch rather than the recent doping-related suspensions. JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo reports. You may also like

Faf: One moment will decide Yokohama showdown

Faf de Klerk expects a stroke of luck or a refereeing decision to separate the All Blacks and Springboks in the World Cup Pool B opener. JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo reports. You may also like

Hansen: All Blacks will have chances against Boks

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen says the Springboks’ defence will give them opportunities to attack in their World Cup opener in Yokohama on Saturday. You may also like

Stick: Ref must treat Springboks, ABs as equals

Mzwandile Stick has called for the match officials to treat the Springboks and All Blacks as equals in the big Pool B opener in Yokohama. You may also like

Boks shedding weight in Japan

Springbok head of athletic performance Aled Walters says the team is ready for anything the Japanese conditions can throw at them during of the World Cup. You may also like

‘Springboks’ kicking game was intentional’

Rassie Erasmus says the Springboks intentionally played with less possession against Japan to prepare for their World Cup opener against the All Blacks. You may also like

Breaking down the Springboks’ loose forwards

SARugbymag.co.za looks at the Springboks’ back-row options for the upcoming World Cup in Japan. You may also like

Nyakane injury not serious

Springbok prop Trevor Nyakane will be fine to play in the World Cup after coming off injured in the warm-up win against Japan on Friday. You may also like