Watch: Boks getting stuck in in Japan

Japan is no holiday for Rassie Erasmus, Siya Kolisi and the Springboks. Check out this compilation of posts from our Twitter feed (@Springboks) to see what the boys have been up to in the Land of the Rising Sun, where the ninth Rugby World Cup kicks off next weekend.

Have a look...

Who said you can't work hard and enjoy yourself? 💪 #StrongerTogether #LoveJapan pic.twitter.com/iqet2BUF6E
— Springboks (@Springboks) September 10, 2019

#PictureJournal Entry 5:
☀️ Keeping hydrated key in climate
🔥 Nothing going to keep Boks from working hard#StrongerTogether #LoveJapan pic.twitter.com/l0DnL40KWK
— Springboks (@Springboks) September 10, 2019

#PictureJournal Entry 4:
🎙 Press conference in Japan
🗓 12 Days till the showdown#StrongerTogether #LoveJapan pic.twitter.com/5h5It87XKQ
— Springboks (@Springboks) September 9, 2019

Scenes from PSDT's 50th cap ceremony #StrongerTogether pic.twitter.com/KDete46rmn
— Springboks (@Springboks) September 7, 2019

#PictureJournal Entry 3:
💥 Starting off tour with a bang
⚡️ Wingers showing their class
🏆 Focus shifts to RWC#StrongerTogether #LoveJapan pic.twitter.com/YmrZ7WkKxU
— Springboks (@Springboks) September 6, 2019

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