Passion and skill power Japan engine

Japan have their fans as well as their coaching staff to thank for a historic victory against Scotland on Sunday, writes JON CARDINELLI at the Yokohama Stadium.

Polarising De Allende the Boks’ go-to man

Damian de Allende’s role in the Springboks’ match strategy is going to become even more important as the Rugby World Cup heads into the playoffs, writes JOHN GOLIATH.

World Cup Tour Tales: Week 4

JON CARDINELLI reflects on Typhoon Hagibis as well as the more pleasant distractions of Kobe and Kyoto.

Boks are right to be wary of Japan

Japan’s progression from 2015 miracle workers to 2019 giant slayers is a success story that should be celebrated, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Waiting game for in-limbo Boks

With the Boks bunkering down in Kobe as typhoon Hagibis looms, the big focus will be on the outcome of Sunday’s battle between Scotland and Japan if it goes ahead, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Brits worth his weight in green and gold

Schalk Brits’ contributions on and off the field for the Springboks have vindicated Rassie Erasmus’ decision to persuade the veteran hooker to come out of retirement, writes JOHN GOLIATH.

Hagibis rains on RWC parade

Typhoon Hagibis has put a damper on a potentially explosive end to the World Cup pool stage, writes JON CARDINELLI in Kobe.

Top players at RWC so far: Boks

MARIETTE ADAMS takes a look at the Springboks’ best performers following the completion of their four pool matches at the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan.

Boks yet to atone for All Blacks loss

The big wins against Namibia, Italy and Canada have done little to prepare the Springboks for a quarter-final showdown with Japan or Ireland, writes JON CARDINELLI in Kobe.

Bongi the form hooker for impressive Boks

For the first time in this tournament – albeit against a 14-man side – the Boks showed attacking fluidity and continuity, and ran in some impressive tries in a 66-7 dismantling of Canada, writes former Bok hooker JAMES DALTON.