Rassie praises ‘wonderful’ Kolbe
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has lauded star wing Cheslin Kolbe in the wake of a fine all-round performance against Italy. JON CARDINELLI at Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa reports.
Rassie: Bok bullies on right track
Rassie Erasmus believes that South Africa ‘ticked a box’ with their uncompromising physical performance against Italy. JON CARDINELLI at Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa reports.
Stat attack: Bok centres, Kolbe fired
DYLAN JACK looks at where the World Cup clash between the Springboks and Italy in Shizuoka on Friday was won and lost.
Kolbe gives thumbs up after injury scare
Cheslin Kolbe eased fears over his ankle injury following a Man of the Match performance in the Springboks’ 49-3 World Cup win over Italy in Shizuoka on Friday.
‘Uncontested scrums took steam from us’
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi’s post-match reaction to their 49-3 World Cup victory over Italy in Shizuoka on Friday.
Watch: Italy prop’s tip-tackle
Italy prop Andrea Lovotti was shown a red card for this tip tackle on Duane Vermeulen, but should Nicola Quaglio also have been carded?
Retallick back for All Blacks
Brodie Retallick will make his comeback from injury in the All Blacks’ penultimate Pool B match against Namibia in Tokyo on Sunday.
Bok World Cup wish list for Italy clash
The SA Rugby magazine team identify what they would love to see come out of the Boks’ World Cup must-win match against Italy on Friday.
Ireland overcome stubborn Russia
Ireland ran in five tries to secure a hard-fought 35-0 bonus-point win over Russia in their Pool A World Cup encounter in Kobe on Wednesday.
Money Man World Cup Show (Episode 2)
The Money Man sits down with Mark Keohane and former Springbok hooker James Dalton to review round 2 of the World Cup and look ahead to round 3.
