Yamanaka at fullback in Japan's only change for Springboks
Japan coach Jamie Joseph has stuck largely to his winning big-match formula for their first-ever World Cup quarter-final, against South Africa on Sunday.

“Not just another game” – Siya Kolisi
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi says his team has embraced the mental challenge of a Rugby World Cup quarter-final against the host nation as the countdown begins in earnest to Sunday’s 19h15 (12h15 SA time) kick off.

SA sides featuring high up in Guinness PRO14 statistics
The Toyota Cheetahs are averaging an impressive 50 points per game and find themselves topping the statistics in several Guinness PRO14 categories thanks to a rousing start at home, while the Isuzu Southern Kings have also made their mark in a handful of departments.

De Bruin joins Isuzu Southern Kings as Coaching Consultant
The Isuzu Southern Kings are pleased to announce Swys de Bruin has joined the team as a coaching consultant.

Springboks re-wind, re-boot for Japan re-visit
The Springboks have reverted to the starting XV and replacements that recorded a 49-3 victory over Italy a fortnight ago for the do-or-die Rugby World Cup quarter-final against Japan in Tokyo on Sunday.

Facts & Stats: Springboks v Japan, RWC quarter-final
Japan qualified to play in the quarter-final match of the ninth Rugby World Cup tournament by winning all four pool matches in Pool A. It is the first time that Japan have progressed beyond the Pool stages in nine RWC tournaments.

By hook or by crook, Davids wants to play for the Blitzboks
He is amongst the fastest of really fast men in the Springboks Sevens squad and come the Safari Sevens in Nairobi this weekend, Angelo Davids will also be amongst the bravest.

Erasmus: "We are up for the challenge"
The Springboks will be ready for a massive challenge when they face RWC hosts Japan in the fourth and final quarter-final in Tokyo on Sunday, a match described by Rassie Erasmus as a good challenge against a well-coached team.

World Cup buzz filters down to community showdowns
The Springboks have progressed to the RWC quarter-finals but whatever happens against Japan on Sunday, this coming weekend will showcase once again why South African amateur club rugby remains unmatched in the global game.

“It’s going to be fun” – Vermeulen
If any of the 248 players left in Japan from the eight quarter-finalists are feeling the pressure, Springbok No 8 Duane Vermeulen is not one of them.