Boks defend backfiring game plan
Ricardo Loubscher says the Springboks’ issues are minor and that the team will aim to score more tries at this World Cup, reports JON CARDINELLI in Birmingham.
Ricardo Loubscher says the Springboks’ issues are minor and that the team will aim to score more tries at this World Cup, reports JON CARDINELLI in Birmingham.
The Springboks have plummeted to sixth position in the World Rugby rankings following their 34-32 loss to Japan.
Schalk Burger says the Springboks have to take the fight to Samoa in a must-win clash at Villa Park this Saturday, reports JON CARDINELLI in Birmingham.
Duane Vermeulen is available for selection while Willem Alberts could also make a timely return when the Springboks tackle Samoa on Saturday, reports JON CARDINELLI in Birmingham.
JON CARDINELLI reflects on a week of rugby rebels, English patriotism and Japanese revelry.
Victor Matfield says the humiliating loss to Japan has increased the pressure on the Boks to win the World Cup, reports JON CARDINELLI in Brighton.
Neither coach Heyneke Meyer nor captain Jean de Villiers know why the Springboks slumped to their first-ever defeat against Japan on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI in Brighton, reports.
Japan recorded one of the biggest upsets in Test rugby history when they edged the Springboks 34-32 on Saturday, reports JON CARDINELLI at Brighton Community Stadium.
Pieter-Steph du Toit will start at blindside flank for the Springboks against Japan after Willem Alberts injured his calf during the captain’s run.
Bok captain Jean de Villiers says they could not have asked for more during their final week of preparation for Saturday’s World Cup game against Japan.