Daily wrap: ‘Italy on par with ABs pack’
We take a look at what happened on Monday in Omaezaki as the Springboks build toward their next World Cup clash with Italy.
Recap: Your weekend in rugby
A look back at some of the biggest stories that happened in the world of rugby over the past weekend. Catch up with the news here.
World Cup teams (Round 3)
All the lineups from the third round of World Cup matches in Japan.
‘Both Boks and Italy will be desperate’
Matt Proudfoot discusses Italy’s smart forward approach, why both teams will be desperate on Friday and the Boks’ adaptation at the breakdown.
‘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.
Kriel back in Boks selection frame
The Springboks hope to have a fully-fit squad available for Friday’s World Cup match against Italy after a positive update around Jesse Kriel’s fitness.
Mallett: Boks must smash Italy up front
What NICK MALLETT had to say on SuperSport about the Springboks’ 57-3 World Cup win over Namibia in Toyota City on Saturday.
‘Humidity not a factor in playoffs’
Rassie Erasmus believes that the conditions in Japan will have improved by the time the World Cup reaches the quarter-final stage. JON CARDINELLI in Toyota reports.
Rassie: Boks were far from perfect
Rassie Erasmus says although the Springboks ticked a couple of boxes in their victory over Namibia, there is still a lot of work to be done before they take on Italy on Friday.
Rassie: Japan a ‘scary’ playoff prospect
Rassie Erasmus has reiterated his view about Japan as a World Cup playoff threat in the wake of the host nation’s upset win against Ireland. JON CARDINELLI in Toyota reports.
