‘Italy forward challenge on par with All Blacks’
Assistant coach Matt Proudfoot says the Italy pack will push the Springboks to the limit in what will be a knockout game in Shizuoka. JON CARDINELLI in Omaezaki reports.
In pictures: Boks vs Namibia
Check out some of the pictures from the Boks’ 57-3 Pool B World Cup win over neighbours Namibia at the City of Toyota Stadium on Saturday.
Cheika hits out at World Rugby
Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has slammed World Rugby’s decision to ban Reece Hodge for three games, saying it’s Australia versus everyone else at the World Cup.
Wales captain set for milestone
Wales coach Warren Gatland has named an unchanged starting lineup for their highly-anticipated Pool D encounter against the Wallabies in Tokyo on Sunday.
Cheika wields axe in Wallabies backline
Will Genia and Bernard Foley have been selected as the halfback pairing in two of four changes to the Wallabies side for their crunch World Cup match against Wales in Tokyo on Sunday.
Italy make light work of hapless Canada
Braam Steyn starred as Italy hammered Canada 48-7 in their Pool B World Cup encounter in Fukuoka on Thursday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.
Nienaber: Bok were tested in all areas
Assistant coach Jacques Nienaber says the Springboks are still in a developmental phase under boss Rassie Erasmus.
Quotes of the day: ‘My house washed away in the waves’
A selection of the best quotes from players, coaches and leaders at the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan on Wednesday.
Wallabies utility back cops hefty ban
Reece Hodge will miss Australia’s remaining three pool matches at the World Cup after he was suspended for a dangerous shoulder charge on Fiji flank Peceli Yato.
Uruguay’s celebrations after historic RWC win
Watch the emotional scenes that unfolded after Uruguay’s stunning 30-27 upset win over Fiji at the World Cup.
