Big defeat prompts questions about tactics, selections

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus will be under pressure to alter his game plan and selection strategy following New Zealand and Ireland’s big World Cup wins, writes JON CARDINELLI in Nagoya.

Kolisi substitution was planned

Springbok assistant coach Matt Proudfoot says they knew captain Siya Kolisi would not play the full 80 minutes in the loss against the All Blacks on Saturday.

‘Destructive’ Du Toit will fill Nyakane gap

The departing Trevor Nyakane will be missed but the Springboks have a fine swing-prop alternative in Thomas du Toit. JON CARDINELLI in Nagoya reports.

Du Toit receives World Cup call-up

Springbok prop Thomas du Toit was en route from France to Nagoya, Japan, on Monday after being called up as an injury replacement for the injured Trevor Nyakane.

All Blacks’ try in animation

Check out this incredible reanimated video of George Bridge’s try against the Springboks from SuperSport Rugby, which allows you to have a unique view.

Kearns: Hodge citing embarrassing for World Rugby

Double World Cup-winner Phil Kearns has slammed World Rugby’s decision to cite Wallabies wing Reece Hodge following his controversial tackle on Fijian flanker Peceli Yato.

England overcome Tonga in scrappy affair

Manu Tuilagi scored a first-half brace of tries as England opened their World Cup campaign with a 35-3 win over Tonga in Sappora on Sunday. JOHN GOLIATH reports.

Watch: Controversial officiating in Bok game

There was plenty of reaction following the Boks’ loss to the All Blacks on Saturday about the standard of officiating from referee Jerome Garces. Here are just some of the clips.

World Rugby amends HIA law

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen approved of World Rugby’s decision to amend their HIA law after confusion around flank Sam Cane in the win over the Springboks.

‘Mo’unga’s tackle was a match-winner’

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen says that Richie Mo’unga’s try-saving tackle on Cheslin Kolbe played a big part in their victory over the Springboks.