Rugby World Cup: Japan v SA quarter-final match-ups

Both marauding flankers are"Captain Marvels", talismanic figures who lead by example and should be wearing capes, such is the superhuman impact they have on their teams.

Kolisi, who became South Africa's first black captain last year, will be a calming influence for the Springboks this weekend as they look to avoid a repeat of 2015 when they were humiliated 34-32 by Japan in their opening game.So cool is Kolisi, he even had time to visit the Japanese Grand Prix last weekend, where he presented Red Bull's Dutch driver Max Verstappen with a Springboks jersey.

Springboks pocket-rocket Cheslin Kolbe has the electric speed that had world champions New Zealand scrambling in their World Cup opener, which the All Blacks ended up winning 23-13.Cousin of 400-metres Olympic gold medallist Wayde van Niekerk, Kolbe brings the X-factor for the Boks - precisely what Matsushima provides for Japan, scoring five tries as the Brave Blossoms defied 50-1 odds to win all four pool games and reach the last eight for the first time.

Japan coach Jamie Joseph likens his finishers to"Ferraris" - but in Kolbe south Africa have a genuine match-winner of their own. Blink and you could miss it.Pollard, blessed with a sublime kicking game, alternated fly-half duties with Elton Jantjies during the pool stages but he will marshal South Africa for the showdown with Japan.He is up against a slightly unknown quantity in the shape of Tamura, who has been a revelation for the host side.

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