Yokohama showdown will provide World Cup answers
The biggest clash of the pool stage will reveal whether the Springboks or the All Blacks are early favourites for the World Cup title, writes JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo.
Quotes of the day: ‘Vunipola should be playing for Tonga’
A selection of the best quotes from players, coaches and leaders at the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan on Friday.
Japanese jol begins with a bang
The biggest spectacle was in the stands on an unforgettable night for rugby and Japan, writes JON CARDINELLI at Tokyo Stadium.
Matsushima hat-trick helps Japan past Russia
South African-born duo Lappies Labuschagne and Kotaro Matsushima scored four tries between them as Japan battled to a 30-10 victory over Russia in the opening game of the 2019 World Cup in Tokyo on Friday.
PSDT: ‘Positional shift was difficult in beginning’
Rassie Erasmus and Pieter-Steph du Toit analyse the Springbok player’s remarkable transition from lock to blindside flank.
Boks will be big in Japan
Japan is set to play host to a Rugby World Cup like no other, writes Japan-based journalist RICHARD FREEMAN.
Nel starts in Scotland’s RWC opener
Props WP Nel and Allan Dell have been named in Scotland’s lineup to front Ireland in their World Cup opener in Yokohama on Sunday.
Ireland surprise with fullback selection
Ireland coach Joe Schmidt has named his starting lineup ahead of Sunday’s crucial World Cup match against Scotland in Yokohama.
Boks relaxed ahead of big clash
The Springboks appeared to be in fine spirits when assembling for their official team photo on the eve of their highly anticipated clash against the All Blacks in Yokohama.
Fleck: De Allende playing with ‘a quiet confidence’
Former Springbok centre Robbie Fleck says supporters shouldn’t put Damian de Allende ‘in a box’, and that most of the Bok inside centre’s good work around the park goes unnoticed, writes JOHN GOLIATH.
