Top players at RWC so far: Boks
MARIETTE ADAMS takes a look at the Springboks’ best performers following the completion of their four pool matches at the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan.
Boks yet to atone for All Blacks loss
The big wins against Namibia, Italy and Canada have done little to prepare the Springboks for a quarter-final showdown with Japan or Ireland, writes JON CARDINELLI in Kobe.
Hookers’ hilarious jersey exchange
Schalk Brits and Andrew Quattrin swapped jerseys after the Pool B match between South Africa and Canada on Tuesday, but the Canadian No 2 needed some assistance to get into his new kit.
Erasmus: Steyn did not shoo Mapimpi away
Rassie Erasmus says it’s sad that some people saw something ‘negative’ and misread the situation involving Makazole Mapimpi and a celebration huddle for bench players after Friday’s match against Italy.
Sensational Japan roll over Samoa
Japan moved back to the top of Pool A with an intriguing 38-19 bonus-point win against Samoa in Toyota on Saturday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.
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.
Earthquake spooks Bok skipper
Siya Kolisi says that he was ‘excited but scared’ after a minor earthquake hit the Shizuoka region in the early hours of Wednesday morning. JON CARDINELLI in Shizuoka reports.
Ruthless All Blacks compound Canada’s misery
Beauden, Jordie and Scott Barrett all scored as the All Blacks cruised to a one-sided 63-0 victory over Canada at the Oita Stadium on Wednesday.
Boks seriously locked and loaded
Lood de Jager deservedly gets another start for Springboks, but having so many locks in the 23-man squad and only two reserve backs for the Italy clash is quite bizarre, writes JOHN GOLIATH.
