Playing Selector: Bok bench predictions

Ahead of this Sunday’s World Cup semi-final in Yokohama, CRAIG LEWIS and JOHN GOLIATH pick the Bok bench they’d like to see play against Wales.

Boks: Garces is one of the best refs

Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick says the team is happy to stay on referee Jerome Garces’ good side in the semi-final against Wales.

Woodward: Get off Peyper’s back

Former England World Cup-winning coach Sir Clive Woodward says that he fully supports referee Jaco Peyper after his appearance in a controversial photo with Wales fans.

Measured approach for Cheetahs in Europe

Incoming Cheetahs coach Hawies Fourie says his side will be looking to be tactically astute as they move to northern-hemisphere conditions.

‘We’ve all had chances to slot in’

S’bu Nkosi on the role of the players not selected for the match-day 23 while Francois Louw speaks about the Boks’ desire to win another World Cup.

Cheika, Castle clashed at Tokyo embassy

Michael Cheika and Rugby Australia chief executive Raelene Castle were reportedly involved in a heated argument in Tokyo during the World Cup.

Brussow forced to call time on career

Former Springbok and Northampton Saints flank Heinrich Brussow has announced his retirement from rugby with immediate effect.

Wales hopeful on Davies

Wales are confident centre Jonathan Davies will be fit for the World Cup semi-final against the Springboks after he suffered a knee injury.

‘We need to convert opportunities into points’

Duane Vermeulen on the Boks’ defensive strength and why their attack needs to improve, while Kwagga Smith speaks about the Welsh threat at the breakdown.

Jones: All the pressure is on All Blacks

Check out this colourful media conference with England coach Eddie Jones, where he predicts pressure will be chasing the All Blacks ‘down the road’ ahead of Saturday’s semi-final.