ABs back to No 1, Boks slip to fifth

The All Blacks have regained the No 1 spot in the World Rugby rankings, while the Springboks have dropped to fifth following this past weekend’s World Cup matches.

Mallett: Faf, Willie were disappointing

What NICK MALLETT had to say on SuperSport about the Springboks’ 23-13 loss to the All Blacks in Yokohama on Saturday.

Recap: Your weekend in rugby

A look back at some of the biggest stories that happened in the world of rugby over the past weekend. Catch up with the news here.

Proudfoot: Players are hurting

Matt Proudfoot talks about the mood in the Bok camp after the defeat by the All Blacks, while Bongi Mbonambi says that Trevor Nyakane will be missed.

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.

‘I’ll be behind Boks from back home’

Despite the disappointment of leaving the Bok camp due to an injury, Trevor Nyakane wore his trademark smile as he reflected on the news.

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.