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.

Boks switched on to squash France

Steven Kitshoff said the Springboks are prepared to dominate the set-piece and physical battle against France in the World Cup quarter-final in Paris on Sunday night.

Boks shock with halfbacks for France playoff

Manie Libbok will start at flyhalf in a new-look halfback combination as the Springboks opted for three backline replacements for the World Cup quarter-final against France on Sunday.

Boks to stop ‘big impact’ of Dupont

Assistant coach Felix Jones said it was up to the Springboks to limit the influence of France captain Antoine Dupont on the World Cup quarter-final in Paris on Sunday.

France fired up to hit Boks ‘hard’

Powerful No 8 Gregory Alldritt said France have the “weapons” to match the physicality of the Springboks when the World Cup hosts and defending champions clash on Sunday.

Eddie to quit Wallabies for Japan?

The embattled Eddie Jones is reportedly set to make a shock return to Japan as the head coach, following Australia’s disappointing World Cup campaign.

Rassie accuses France of ‘simulation’

Rassie Erasmus started the mind games ahead of Sunday’s quarter-final by talking up France’s defence and maturity, before accusing Les Bleus of trying to con referees.

Rassie mum on Bok bench split

Rassie Erasmus is keeping France guessing by delaying until Friday the Bok team announcement for the World Cup quarter-final.

Boks get Kiwi ref for quarter-final

New Zealand referee Ben O’Keeffe will take charge of the quarter-final between the Springboks and France in Paris.

Wiese: Drop Damian for the Giant

Kobus Wiese says centres Andre Esterhuizen and Canan Moodie will offer the Springboks a “great combo” of physicality and X-factor against France on Sunday.