Quotes of the day: ‘It’s a slap in the face’

A selection of the best quotes from coaches and players at the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan on Wednesday.

Wallabies to back ‘Pooper’ combo, Boks have unlikely fan

The SA Rugby magazine team rounds up some of the interesting news snippets making headlines around the world.

‘Refs must be open-minded at World Cup’

Rassie Erasmus says that the uncertainty around the No 1 ranking should have referees heading into the World Cup with no preconceived ideas about one team’s dominance. JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo reports.

Stats and facts: Springboks vs All Blacks

Stats and facts for the Pool B World Cup opener between the Springboks and All Blacks in Yokohama on Saturday.

Rassie: Continuity in selection is key

Coach Rassie Erasmus hopes the match-day 23 he selected for the Springboks’ World Cup opener will have enough firepower to overcome the All Blacks on Saturday.

Sharks lure Blitzboks star to Durban

The Sharks have announced the signing of Blitzbok Werner Kok for the 2020 Vodacom Super Rugby season.

Quotes of the day: ‘I’m emotional hearing the SA anthem’

A selection of the best quotes from coaches, players and leaders at the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan on Tuesday.

Gosper confident in anti-doping strategies

World Rugby chief executive Brett Gosper says the governing body believes there is not a systematic doping culture in rugby.

Total exposure key for game’s growth

Inclusivity is the key to a thriving sport, and to cast the net as wide as possible demands that we expose the game to as many as possible, writes RYAN VREDE.

‘Boks not looking beyond first game’

Hear what Damian de Allende, Matt Proudfoot and Frans Malherbe had to say in the lead-up to the Springboks’ highly anticipated World Cup opener against the All Blacks on Saturday.