Rassie: Forwards favoured because of versatility
Coach Rassie Erasmus says he went with a 6-2 split on the Boks’ bench for the quarter-final against Japan because of the South African forwards’ versatility.
Stats and facts: New Zealand vs Ireland
All the stats and facts for the World Cup quarter-final between New Zealand and Ireland in Tokyo on Saturday.
Wallabies gamble with teenage rookie at No 13
Michael Cheika has made five changes to the Wallabies starting lineup for Saturday’s World Cup quarter-final against England in Oita.
All Blacks pick Goodhue, drop Crotty
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has opted to keep Jack Goodhue and Anton Lienert-Brown in the midfield for their quarter-final against Ireland in Tokyo on Sunday.
England opt for Farrell, bench Ford
Owen Farrell will captain England from flyhalf in their World Cup quarter-final against the Wallabies in Oita on Saturday.
Uruguay players in restaurant assault
Two members of Uruguay’s World Cup squad were involved in a fight in a Japanese restaurant during a drinking session after their exit from the tournament.
Boks have laid a formidable foundation
Rassie Erasmus’ investment in a wider group of players will reap significant benefits in the short and long term, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Kolbe excited for reunion with Japanese wings
Springbok wing Cheslin Kolbe says he is looking forward to facing Japan’s Kotaro Matsushima and Kenki Fukuoka in the World Cup quarter-finals on Sunday.
Watch: ‘Japan deserve their ranking’
We look at what happened in Tokyo on Monday and Tuesday as the Springboks build toward their quarter-final clash with Japan.
‘We start to act like idiots’
A selection of the best quotes from players and coaches at the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan on Tuesday.
