Japan' S Eddie Jones Dares to Dream of Another ' Miracle of Brighton' Moment Against Springboks

Springboks hand debut to promising prop as Kolbe given new role for Japan clash

Zachary Porthen will make his international bow at Wembley with Kolbe deployed at full-back

Japan' s Eddie Jones dares to dream of another ' Miracle of Brighton' moment against Springboks

Confirmed: When Springboks will name team to face Japan

The Springbok squad departed for London in different groups over the last few days, with the full group set to assemble in the UK on Monday morning to begin preparations for the first November Test against Japan this Saturday. After tackling the Brave Blossoms at Wembley Stadium, South Africa will then take on France at Stade de France in Paris (8 November), Italy at the Allianz Stadium in Turin (15 November), Ireland at the Aviva Stadium in Dub…

Matfield: Bok power will be too much

Former Springbok lock Victor Matfield believes Japan can “be competitive for a while” against the Springboks at Wembley on Saturday. However, he expects the world champions’ set-piece dominance and physicality to decide the contest. The fixture is the third meeting between the nations. Japan, then ranked 13th and coached by Eddie Jones, stunned the Springboks 34-32 at the 2015 World Cup in Brighton. The Boks then won both clashes in 2019, includ…

Springboks latest: When Rassie Erasmus will name his team to face Japan with star duo in doubt

The full Springboks squad assembles in the United Kingdom today ahead of the meeting with Japan at Wembley Stadium on Saturday.