England coach: Bok semi not a ‘holiday’

Assistant coach Richard Wigglesworth said England will be in with a chance when they play holders and favourites South Africa in the World Cup semi-finals on Saturday.

Bongi: French ‘welcome’ to back Boks

If the French public are unsure of where their loyalties lie now that France has gone out of the World Cup, Bongi Mbonambi has extended an invitation: support the Springboks.

Boks say bring on England!

In the aftermath of the Springboks’ win over France, Faf de Klerk, Jesse Kriel and Pieter-Steph du Toit shared their thoughts on the upcoming World Cup semi-final with England.

Nienaber: We got a lot of stuff wrong

Head coach Jacques Nienaber emphasised the challenges that the Springboks face as the world champions advance in the World Cup after a quarter-final win over France.

Bok ‘cocktail’ too potent for France

MARK KEOHANE is confident of a Bok win in Sunday’s World Cup quarter-final between SA and France, underpinned by the defending champs’ power, precision and discipline.

Gritty All Blacks stun electric Ireland

New Zealand inflicted more World Cup heartbreak on Ireland on Saturday, beating the top-ranked team to bring a disappointing end to Irish captain Johnny Sexton’s career.

Watch: GOAT Brady gets behind Boks

Tom Brady, a record seven-time NFL Super Bowl winner and five-time Super Bowl MVP, wishes the world champion Springboks well for their 2023 World Cup quarter-final.

Cheika plays down Pumas pep talk

Head coach Michael Cheika played down his half-time team talk after Argentina twice came roaring back to stun Wales in the World Cup quarter-finals on Saturday.

Wales ‘gutted’ after World Cup exit

Head coach Warren Gatland was left ruing Wales’ ill-discipline after falling to a World Cup quarter-final loss to Argentina in Marseille on Saturday.

Bok coach: There is no second chance

Mzwandile Stick said the occasion doesn’t get any bigger for the world champion Springboks than a do-or-die World Cup clash against hosts France on Sunday night.