The Springboks have all the right ammunition to end the host nation’s gallant World Cup run in Sunday’s quarter-final, says a bullish Rob Houwing.
Japan have risen to a record high of No 7 in the official World Rugby rankings.
Ruan Pienaar has been placed on standby in case one of the three No 9's in the Springbok Rugby World Cup squad is ruled out with injury.
South Africa's quarter-final opponents at the World Cup will determine what scrumhalves make the match-day squad, coach Rassie Erasmus has hinted.
Sports Minister Nathi Mthethwa has finally broken his silence over the Eben Etzebeth saga.
The performances of four Springboks were particularly pleasing for coach Rassie Erasmus after the 66-7 win over Canada in Kobe.
Herman Mostert highlights FIVE talking points following South Africa's 66-7 Rugby World Cup win over Canada in Kobe.
Sport24 journalist Lloyd Burnard and chief writer Rob Houwing discuss this past weekend's 2019 Rugby World Cup action.
Rob Houwing weighs up the just-completed Springbok Pool B campaign at the World Cup and where it leaves them for the business end …
Springbok scrumhalf Cobus Reinach has scored the fastest hat-trick in Rugby World Cup history as they thrashed Canada.
Sport24's Lloyd Burnard and chief writer Rob Houwing discuss the Springboks' upcoming Rugby World Cup quarter-final against Japan.
Sport24's Lloyd Burnard and rugby scribe Herman Mostert discuss this weekend's Rugby World Cup action and the arrival of Super Typhoon Hagibis.
Sport24 journalist Lloyd Burnard and chief writer Rob Houwing look ahead to South Africa's 2019 Rugby World Cup clash against Canada.
The Springboks put in easily their most polished performance of the 2019 Rugby World Cup when they hammered Canada on Tuesday.
When the Springboks meet Canada in their final Pool B match at the Rugby World Cup on Tuesday, they will do so under a closed roof at the Kobe Misaki Stadium.
Far from the likeliest Italian name, in-form Braam Steyn will have required some diligent Springbok homework this week, writes Rob Houwing.
Italy have beaten South Africa only once in the teams’ 14 meetings – but that 2016 loss in Florence has not been forgotten.
Stormers utility back Damian Willemse will fly out to Japan to join the Springbok World Cup squad following the injury withdrawal of Jesse Kriel.
Schalk Brits' distinctive red scrum cap was ubiquitous in South Africa's demolition of Namibia on Saturday.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus said Saturday Japan were a "scary" proposition in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals.
Whatever the effect on morale of Eben Etzebeth potentially vacating RWC, from a purely staffing perspective the Boks are dreamily covered at lock, says Rob Houwing.
Springbok Women’s coach Stanley Raubenheimer has praised his team’s character despite suffering a 38-15 defeat in their series decider against Scotland.
Legal action against Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth looms large over South Africa in their crucial Rugby World Cup match against Italy.
Rob Houwing picks a quartet of most memorable clashes (from 14 in total) between Friday’s World Cup protagonists South Africa and Italy.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus expects a massive challenge from the Italian pack and has therefore opted to load his bench with forwards.
The Springboks must quickly turn their attention to next weekend's task against Italy in Shizuoka.
The official mantle went elsewhere, but 38-year-old libero Schalk Brits earned Rob Houwing’s top Bok mark against Namibia.
The Rugby World Cup will have its first extra-terrestrial broadcast when South Africa's game against Italy is beamed to the International Space Station.
SA Rugby will launch an internal investigation into allegations lock Eben Etzebeth assaulted and racially abused a homeless man.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has explained his decision to go into Saturday's crunch World Cup clash against Italy with a 6-2 split on the bench.
Bongi Mbonambi is knocking ever more loudly at the door to be considered first-choice Springbok hooker, says Rob Houwing.
Rob Houwing cautions against Springbok fans getting too excited about the prospect of unexpectedly dodging Ireland in the RWC 2019 quarter-finals.
Former Springbok captain Corne Krige believes the hype surrounding the 2019 World Cup squad is justified.
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