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.
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.
Japan close in on Boks in rankings
Japan has moved up to sixth in the World Rugby rankings following Australia’s 40-16 quarter-final defeat by England on Saturday.
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.
De Villiers: Boks need variety to curb Japan
Former captain Jean de Villiers says South Africa need to surprise Rugby World Cup hosts Japan with variety if they are to win their quarter-final clash in Tokyo on Sunday.
Japan keep cards close ahead of Bok battle
Jamie Joseph says that Japan may spring a surprise or two when they host a ‘frightening and physical’ Springbok pack in the World Cup quarter-final on Sunday. JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo reports.
‘He’s taken that stupid moustache off’
A selection of the best quotes from players and coaches at the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan on Friday.
Pollard: ‘One-point win will do’
Siya Kolisi and Handre Pollard say that the Springboks won’t over-complicate their mental or physical approach in the quarter-final against Japan on Sunday. JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo reports.
England to host All Blacks at Twickenham
England will host Rugby Championship sides the All Blacks, Wallabies and Argentina at Twickenham next season.
David Pocock: A man of principle
Wallabies stalwart David Pocock has made his mark on and off the field, writes TOM DECENT in the latest issue of SA Rugby Magazine.
