How the Springboks could line up against New Zealand
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Rugby World Cup officially kicks off on Friday with hosts Japan facing off against Russia as Jamie Joseph looks to get a win in their opening game, a feat England managed in 2015 against Fiji. However, the...
Bok halfback to join Sale Sharks short-term deal
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith Sale Shark’s first-choice scrumhalf Faf de Klerk in Japan with the Springboks, the Manchester-based side are set to sign another Springbok to cover for de Klerk. Bulls scrumhalf...
Rugby World Cup 2019: South Africa team guide
7 years ago by The GuardianThe Springboks go into the tournament as the form team on the planet thanks to Rassie Erasmus’s superb stewardship Continue reading...
“I think the whole of Japan woke up this morning to the knowledge that the World Cup was here" - Rassie Erasmus
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks woke up in Japan for a 12th morning today, but felt the Rugby World Cup atmosphere for the first time properly, Rassie Erasmus, director of rugby at SA Rugby told the team’s ‘arrival’...
Ian Foster responds to the Springboks' tactics against Japan and suggests the Boks are playing mind game
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks' assistant coach Ian Foster has responded to Rassie Erasmus' suggestion that the Springboks purposely gave possession away to Japan to prepare for their World Cup opener against New Zealand. South...
Rassie Erasmus reveals how the Springboks used the clash against Japan to prepare for the All Blacks
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok head coach Rassie Erasmus says that his side intentionally played their final Rugby World Cup warm up test against Japan with less possession to prepare for their World Cup opener against the...
Japan unable to repeat 2015 shock as Makazole Mapimpi bags a hat-trick in final warm-up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJapan were unable to repeat their shock 2015 Rugby World Cup success over South Africa, largely due to Makazole Mapimpi's hat-trick. Makazole Mapimpi scored a hat-trick as South...
Winners & Losers: Japan v South Africa
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks were full value for their comprehensive 7-41 victory over Japan in their final Rugby World Cup warm up match on Friday as they ran in six tries, three of which going to winger Makazole...
Snubbed Rugby World Cup XV
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Rugby World Cup is just days away and every team has named their 31-man squad for the showpiece event in Japan. The best rugby players in the game will arrive in Japan,...
Springboks determined to avoid 'a sequel' by picking strong team to face Japan
7 years ago by Rugby DumpMeeting for the first time since the infamous 34-32 loss at the 2015 Rugby World Cup, the Springboks will take on Japan in their own back yard on Friday in their final warm-up match ahead of the tournament....
