World Cup

Duane: Wales will demand more of Boks

Duane Vermeulen says that the soaring Springbok lineout must continue its ascent ahead of the World Cup semi-final against Wales. JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo reports.

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.

Watch: Mapimpi’s tries with Xhosa commentary

Watch Makazole Mapimpi’s two tries for the Springboks with Xhosa commentary in their quarter-final victory over Japan on Sunday.

Ratings: Kolisi’s captain’s innings, Mapimpi shines

After a competitive first half, the Springboks eventually overpowered Japan to book their place in the semi-finals of the Rugby World Cup. JOHN GOLIATH rates the Boks’ performance in the quarter-final.

Typical Bok strengths were key to victory

The Springboks’ quarter-final was won on brutal, dominant defence. The next focus will be on improved execution, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Forwards fire to offset backline blunders

The Springboks’ phenomenal set-piece and defensive performance against Japan was undermined by poor handling and discipline in their 26-3 quarter-final win, writes JON CARDINELLI at the Tokyo Stadium.

Gatland: The better team lost today

Coach Warren Gatland acknowledged that the red card to French lock Sebastien Vahaamahina was a decisive moment as Wales clinched a one-point win in Sunday’s quarter-final.

Wales snatch win over brave France

Wales came from a 12-point deficit to claim a 20-19 victory over a 14-man France side in the World Cup quarter-finals in Oita on Sunday. DYLAN JACK reports.

Watch: Vahaamahina’s red card

France lock Sebastien Vahaamahina was red carded for this illegal and dangerous elbow hit on Wales flank Aaron Wainwright in their World Cup quarter-final on Sunday.