Rugby World Cup: New Zealand ‘is still the team to beat’

Springboks in the News:

Rugby World Cup: New Zealand ‘is still the team to beat’: He’s been lighting up fields in the northern hemisphere in the Top 14 and the Heineken Cup and he’s been doing the same for the Springboks. If ever anybody embodied dynamite in small packages it’s him … “Springboks” – BingNews

“It’s Pretty Obvious” – Hansen Accuses Springboks Of Pressurising Referee: New Zealand head coach Steven Hansen has accused his South African counterpart Rassie Erasmus of trying to influence referee Jerome Garces ahead of their titanic World Cup battle this weekend. “Springboks” – BingNews

All Blacks vs Springboks: Hansen hits out at Erasmus: All Black Coach Steve Hansen slammed comments made to the media by his Springbok counterpart Rassie Erasmus ahead of the Rugby World Cup. Hansen accused Erasmus of trying to put pressure on referees … “Springboks” – BingNews

South Africa: Gary Gold Backs Boks to Edge All Blacks in ‘Humdinger’: “It’s going to go down to the wire. I think the Springboks are going to edge it, only because so many Springboks have spent time in Japan,” Gold said. “They’ve been here a little bit longer … “Springboks” – BingNews

Matt Dawson column: England join All Blacks and South Africa in Rugby World Cup top tier: It could be a tough tournament for him. If Erasmus can help him through, keep a lid on the Springboks discipline and build momentum through the campaign, they are going to take some stopping. After … “Springboks” – BingNews

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen fires back at Springbok counterpart Rassie Erasmus: Hansen‚ fronting a packed media gallery at the team’s central Tokyo hotel‚ was asked why the Springboks‚ who picked the same starting team for the first time since the last RWC‚ look a more settled … “Springboks” – BingNews