The weekend on social media
The SA Rugby magazine team rounds up what the rugby community shared on social media this past weekend.
France survive Tonga scare
France turned in an error-strewn performance but ultimately got the job done as they downed Tonga 23-21 at the Kobe Misaki Stadium in Kobe on Sunday.
Italian props banned for Vermeulen hit
Italian loosehead props Andrea Lovotti and Nicola Quaglio were handed a three-match suspension each for their involvement in a tip-tackle on Springbok No 8 Duane Vermeulen.
All Blacks pound plucky Namibia
The All Blacks overcame a spirited first-half effort from Namibia to claim a 71-9 bonus-point win in Tokyo on Sunday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.
Blue Bulls crowned U19 champions
The Vodacom Blue Bulls claimed the U19 championship title with a 32-24 final win over Western Province at the City Park Stadium in Cape Town on Saturday.
Sensational Japan roll over Samoa
Japan moved back to the top of Pool A with an intriguing 38-19 bonus-point win against Samoa in Toyota on Saturday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.
RWC permutations: Battle for the playoffs
DYLAN JACK unpacks the remaining pool games in the World Cup, highlighting the big clashes to come and the permutations for the playoffs.
‘Langebaan Four’ want R1m plus from Eben
Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth is being faced with a compensation claim totalling more than R1-million from the incident that occurred on the West Coast.
DDA: Boks get 75% for Italy clash
Damian de Allende has given the Springbok performance against Italy seven-and-a-half out of 10, reports JON CARDINELLI in Omaezaki.
Newlands set for 2020 swansong
Newlands Rugby Stadium will be demolished in 2021 with a deal struck to convert the historic venue into residential and retail properties, according to reports.
