Boks close in on Wales in rankings
The Springboks have climbed to fourth in the World Rugby rankings following their 26-3 quarter-final win over Japan on Sunday.
World Rugby probes Peyper photo
World Rugby is investigating after referee Jaco Peyper appeared in a photo with Wales fans seemingly mocking France lock Sebastien Vahaamahina.
Duane: Wales will demand more of Boks
Duane Vermeulen says that the soaring Springbok lineout must continue its ascent ahead of the World Cup semi-final against Wales. JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo reports.
Rassie: Boks must sharpen up
Rassie Erasmus believes that the Springboks’ only problem at present is a lack of consistency, reports JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo.
Watch: Mapimpi’s tries with Xhosa commentary
Watch Makazole Mapimpi’s two tries for the Springboks with Xhosa commentary in their quarter-final victory over Japan on Sunday.
Wales snatch win over brave France
Wales came from a 12-point deficit to claim a 20-19 victory over a 14-man France side in the World Cup quarter-finals in Oita on Sunday. DYLAN JACK reports.
Watch: Vahaamahina’s red card
France lock Sebastien Vahaamahina was red carded for this illegal and dangerous elbow hit on Wales flank Aaron Wainwright in their World Cup quarter-final on Sunday.
Cheika: I knew from the final whistle
Michael Cheika says he knew in the immediate aftermath of Australia’s quarter-final defeat to England that he would quit as Wallabies coach.
Exceptional All Blacks thrash Ireland
Aaron Smith scored two tries as the All Blacks handed Ireland yet another World Cup quarter-final defeat with a 46-14 win in Tokyo on Saturday. DYLAN JACK reports.
England overpower sloppy Wallabies
Jonny May scored a brace of tries as England clinched a comprehensive 40-16 win over the Wallabies in Saturday’s quarter-final in Oita. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.
