Rassie: Players must set the tone
Coach Rassie Erasmus says the Bok players have to be at their best to get the desired result against Italy in Shizuoka on Friday because it will be a defining Test.
Ireland slip, Wales rise in rankings
Ireland have dropped to fourth in the World Rugby rankings following their shock defeat by Japan, while Wales rose to second after their win over Australia.
‘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.
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.
In pictures: Boks vs Namibia
Check out some of the pictures from the Boks’ 57-3 Pool B World Cup win over neighbours Namibia at the City of Toyota Stadium on Saturday.
LIVE: Springboks vs Namibia
Follow the live action with the SA Rugby magazine team from the City of Toyota Stadium as the Springboks take on Namibia in the Rugby World Cup.
Cheika wields axe in Wallabies backline
Will Genia and Bernard Foley have been selected as the halfback pairing in two of four changes to the Wallabies side for their crunch World Cup match against Wales in Tokyo on Sunday.
Italy make light work of hapless Canada
Braam Steyn starred as Italy hammered Canada 48-7 in their Pool B World Cup encounter in Fukuoka on Thursday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.
Nienaber: Bok were tested in all areas
Assistant coach Jacques Nienaber says the Springboks are still in a developmental phase under boss Rassie Erasmus.
Uruguay’s celebrations after historic RWC win
Watch the emotional scenes that unfolded after Uruguay’s stunning 30-27 upset win over Fiji at the World Cup.
