‘I didn’t want to become an online meme’

A selection of the best quotes from players, coaches and leaders after the completion of the pool stage of the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan.

Saffas Abroad: Coetzee makes successful comeback

SARugbymag.co.za looks back at the past weekend’s Top 14, PRO14 and Premiership Rugby Cup matches involving South African players.

Japan climb to highest-ever ranking

Japan have moved up to seventh in the World Rugby rankings following their riveting 28-21 victory over Scotland in Yokohama on Sunday.

Recap: Your weekend in rugby

A look back at some of the biggest stories in the world of rugby over the past weekend. Catch up with the news here.

Leitch: We’re prepared for Boks

Japan Captain Michael Leitch says his team is prepared for their challenging World Cup quarter-final against the Springboks in Tokyo.

Boks can’t afford to look beyond Japan

Japan will pose a unique threat to the more-fancied Springboks in the quarter-final on Sunday, writes JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo.

Watch: Sensational Japan try in animation

Check out this different view of Japan’s stunning try in animation from Sunday’s famous win over Scotland.

Highlights: Japan vs Scotland

Japan progressed to the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time in history after claiming a stunning 28-21 victory against Scotland.

Highlights: Wales vs Uruguay

Highlights of Wales’ 35-13 bonus-point victory against Uruguay on Sunday.

Watch: Classy act from Canada

After finding out that their match against Namibia was cancelled, Canada’s squad assisted with the recovery efforts following Typhoon Hagibis.