‘Boks must stay on their toes’
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi says he is expecting Japan to play a high-tempo game when they face the World Cup hosts in their final warm-up on Friday.
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi says he is expecting Japan to play a high-tempo game when they face the World Cup hosts in their final warm-up on Friday.
Ahead of the World Cup warm-up between Japan and the Springboks, take a look back at the 2015 World Cup pool match between the two sides in Brighton.
All the teams from the final round of World Cup warm-ups taking place this weekend.
The Springbok forwards must set the tone at the collisions and breakdowns in the World Cup warm-up match against Japan in Saitama on Friday, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Lappies Labuschagne has been named in Japan’s starting lineup to take on the Springboks in Kumagaya on Friday.
JON CARDINELLI looks back at Japan’s famous win over the Springboks on the opening weekend of the 2015 World Cup.
Rassie Erasmus says there is no chance that the Springboks will underestimate Japan again ahead of their final World Cup warm-up in Kumagaya on Friday.
Rassie Erasmus’ decision to back the best available combination from the outset will improve the team’s chances of adapting to conditions and beginning their Japanese sojourn on a high, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Siya Kolisi will captain a strong Springbok team in their final World Cup warm-up against tournament hosts Japan in Kumagaya on Friday.
Rassie Erasmus says that, considering the depth and experience in the All Blacks’ squad, the reigning champs remain the team to beat at the World Cup.