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.

Japan vs Scotland clash to go ahead

World Rugby has confirmed the Pool A match between Japan and Scotland in Yokohama on Sunday will go ahead as scheduled.

Sexton steers 14-man Ireland into quarters

Johnny Sexton starred as Ireland cruised to a 47-5 bonus-point win against Samoa in their final World Cup pool game in Fukuoka on Saturday to book a place in the quarter-finals. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

Wallabies battle past Georgia

Australia scored three second-half tries to beat a determined Georgia 27-8 in Fukuroi on Friday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

‘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.

Pienaar on standby for worst-case scenario

Rassie Erasmus has revealed that Ruan Pienaar will join the Springbok squad if there is a serious injury at scrumhalf in the coming weeks. JON CARDINELLI in Kobe reports.

Journey to Japan

All the building blocks are in place for the Springboks to launch a competitive World Cup campaign, writes JON CARDINELLI in the cover feature of the latest issue of SA Rugby Magazine.

What champions are made of

There are key pieces that have to fall into place to solve the World Cup puzzle, writes CLINTON VAN DEN BERG in the latest issue of SA Rugby Magazine.

Scotland could take legal action

Scottish rugby chiefs have reportedly notified World Rugby of their willingness to take legal action to ensure their match against Japan goes ahead on Sunday.

Japan drop Wimpie, Lappies loses captaincy

Coach Jamie Joseph has made four changes to Japan’s starting lineup for Sunday’s crunch Pool A match against Scotland in Yokohama.