Rassie: Eddie might surprise us
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus insists he will not engage in a war of words with England’s Eddie Jones ahead of the World Cup final in Yokohama.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus insists he will not engage in a war of words with England’s Eddie Jones ahead of the World Cup final in Yokohama.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus says experienced back Frans Steyn has been a calming influence on the team during the high-pressure week of a World Cup final.
Eddie Jones says that while England are expecting a physical onslaught from the Boks, they are also prepared for an unexpected approach during Saturday’s World Cup final.
SA Rugby magazine identifies some of the good, the bad and the ugly to take away from the Boks’ semi-final victory over Wales.
Owen Farrell says his team’s response to the All Blacks’ haka was England laying down their own challenge before the epic encounter in Yokohama.
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen says there are no excuses for his side’s World Cup semi-final defeat by England, and gave due credit to the performance of Eddie Jones’ men.
Eddie Jones hopes that the second semi-final between South Africa and Wales drains the energy of England’s final opponent. JON CARDINELLI in Yokohama reports.
A selection of the best quotes from players and coaches at the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan on Thursday.
England coach Eddie Jones says he decided to bring George Ford back into their starting lineup to face the All Blacks due to the flyhalf’s work rate.
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.