Faf: Plenty of competition at 9

Faf de Klerk on Cobus Reinach’s hat-trick against Canada, the competition among the Bok scrumhalves and the long buildup to the quarter-finals.

In pictures: Boks train in the rain

The Springboks did not let the wet weather in Japan dampen their mood during their training session in Kobe on Saturday as they continued preparations for the playoffs.

Highlights: Australia vs Georgia

Australia scored three second-half tries to beat a determined Georgia side 27-8 at the Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa on Friday.

Six Junior Boks in SA U19 squad

Junior Springbok coach Chean Roux has named a 30-man squad – which includes six players from the U20 World Championship – for a tour to Georgia in November.

Watch: Boks return to training

SA Rugby magazine looks at what happened in Kobe on Friday as the Springboks build toward the World Cup quarter-finals.

‘Etzebeth innocent until proven guilty’

SA Sports Minister Nathi Mthethwa says the criminal justice system needs to be allowed to take its course in the saga involving Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth.

World Rugby disappointed in Scotland’s legal threat

World Rugby have hit back at Scotland’s response to the crucial World Cup match against Japan potentially being called off due to a typhoon.

Joseph: Our position is no fluke

Jamie Joseph is adamant that Japan want to play the Pool A decider against Scotland despite reports that the match may be cancelled due to Typhoon Hagibis.

Coetzee to make comeback against Kings

Marcell Coetzee will make his comeback from an ankle injury in Ulster’s PRO14 clash against the Kings in Port Elizabeth on Saturday.

‘Scotland can’t be the collateral damage’

Scottish Rugby Union CEO Mark Dodson says it will go against the sporting integrity of the World Cup if organisers decide to cancel the Pool A game between Scotland and Japan.