Watch: ‘We are favourites’

We look at what happened in Tokyo on Thursday as the Springboks build toward their quarter-final clash with Japan.

Bongi better suited to start quarter-final

Coach Rassie Erasmus says he selected Bongi Mbonambi in the Boks’ starting lineup because the hooker is better suited to the game they want to employ in the quarter-final against Japan.

Nienaber: Japan’s wings will look for work

Springbok defence coach Jacques Nienaber says they will have to be wary of the movement of Japan’s wings during their quarter-final in Tokyo on Sunday.

‘We’ve been honest from the outset’

Rassie Erasmus on telling eight players that they won’t feature in the quarter-final, while Matt Proudfoot comments on his valuable coaching stint in Japan.

Watch: Japan squad plays ‘Janken’

Japan’s World Cup team relaxed before their quarter-final against the Springboks with a unique version of ‘rock, paper, scissors’.

Schmidt dismisses underdogs tag

Ireland coach Joe Schmidt says his team cannot afford to go into the World Cup quarter-final against the All Blacks on Saturday with an underdog mentality.

Cheika: Petaia is more than ready

Michael Cheika’s surprise selection of 19-year-old Jordan Petaia at outside centre for Saturday’s quarter-final against England is not a risky decision, according to the Wallabies coach.

De Jager to lock down for Springboks

Lood de Jager will start ahead of Franco Mostert in the Springboks’ second row for their quarter-final against Japan in Tokyo on Sunday.

‘Brodie is a bit of a freak’

Brodie Retallick’s inclusion in the starting lineup to face Ireland after his recent return from injury shows how much the All Blacks value the star lock.

Stats and facts: England vs Australia

All the stats and facts for England’s World Cup quarter-final clash with the Wallabies in Oita on Saturday.