Rugby World Cup 2019: Erasmus defends attritional Springboks approach
South Africa's style of play has won few admirers but coach Rassie Erasmus has nonetheless guided his side to the Rugby World Cup final.
Rugby World Cup 2019: Wales losses prepared Springboks for semi-final glory – Erasmus
South Africa were on a run of four straight losses to Wales going into the World Cup semi-final, experiences Rassie Erasmus felt proved key.
De Allende has been colossal in a Springbok context
By Mark Keohane Damian de Allende, very much like All Blacks centre Sonny Bill Williams, divides supporter opinion. But neither of the two divide... Read more
Rugby World Cup 2019: Springboks’ Kolbe ruled out of semi-final against Wales
Springbok Cheslin Kolbe will sit out the Rugby World Cup semi-final against Wales with an ankle injury and has been replaced by Sbu Nkosi.
Rugby World Cup 2019: Springboks push right buttons and eject hosts Japan
South Africa were nervy at half-time but finished with a flourish to beat hosts Japan and set up a Rugby World Cup semi-final against... Read more
Rugby World Cup 2019: South Africa-Japan scoreline not reflective of match – Erasmus
Japan fell to a 26-3 loss to South Africa but Rassie Erasmus did not think his team was as superior as the scoreline suggested.
Rugby World Cup 2019: Kolbe passed fit as Springboks revert to Italy team
South Africa revert to the team that defeated Italy a fortnight ago for their Rugby World Cup quarter-final with Japan.
Rugby World Cup 2019: Kolbe and Jantjies expected to be fit for Japan clash
Wing Cheslin Kolbe and scrum-half Herschel Jantjies are 99 per cent ready to face Japan, Rassie Erasmus revealed on Monday.
Rugby World Cup 2019: Simplicity key for quarter-final bound Springboks – Erasmus
A much-changed South Africa were unhindered by humid conditions as they dismantled Canada in Kobe, delighting Rassie Erasmus.
Rugby World Cup 2019: South Africa 66-7 Canada
Cobus Reinach scored a hat-trick inside 20 minutes as South Africa thumped Canada 66-7 to reach the quarter-finals at the Rugby World Cup.
Rugby World Cup 2019: South Africa v Canada
South Africa's fringe players must be at their best level against Canada to put themselves in contention of playing in the quarter-finals.
Rugby World Cup 2019: Erasmus demands more after Italy demolition
South Africa put 14-man Italy to the sword to put one foot in the quarter-finals, but Rassie Erasmus says there was room for improvement.
Rugby World Cup 2019: Erasmus says South Africa can improve and predicts humidity problem will ease
South Africa scored nine tries but could have done better against Namibia, said boss Rassie Erasmus.
Springbok coach Rassie’s first and most significant Rugby World Cup victory
Mark Keohane, in his Cape Times and IOLSPORT, weekly column says Springbok rugby is already a winner before kick-off at this year’s Rugby World... Read more
Boks bow to Wales
The Springboks ended their 2018 year with a weak, ill-disciplined performance against Wales in Cardiff, which saw them defeated 20-11. The Boks spent the... Read more
Boks opt for continuity, while Etzebeth takes up bench position
The Springbok side to face Wales remains unchanged to the one that toppled Scotland at Murrayfield, aside from the inclusion of fit-again Eben Etzebeth... Read more