South Africa crowned Oktoberfest7s champions

Siviwe Soyizwapi’s converted try at the death enabled the Blitzboks to beat Fiji 12-10 in the final of the Oktoberfest7s in Munich on Sunday.

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.

Three key points from past weekend

SA Rugby magazine identifies some of the good, the bad and the ugly to take away from the Boks’ opening World Cup defeat to the All Blacks.

Boks remain upbeat despite defeat

Rassie Erasmus believes that the Springboks can become the first team to win the World Cup after losing a match in the group stages.

Ratings: Kolbe shines, De Klerk struggles

The All Blacks outsmarted the Springboks to record a 23-13 win in their opening World Cup clash. JOHN GOLIATH rates the Boks following another fierce Test between the two teams.

Watch: Key moment in Bok opener

Take a look at this superb video showing how the All Blacks exploited space out wide against the Boks with a well-weighted cross kick from Richie Mo’unga.

Stat attack: ABs put boot into Boks

DYLAN JACK looks at where the World Cup clash between the All Blacks and Springboks in Yokohama on Saturday was won and lost.

Kolbe: Boks mustn’t let heads drop

Cheslin Kolbe has called on the Springboks to pick themselves up after a disappointing attacking performance against the All Blacks. JON CARDINELLI in Yokohama reports.

Boks must address discipline, accuracy

Rassie Erasmus has lamented his team’s discipline and game management following the big loss to the All Blacks. JON CARDINELLI in Yokohama reports.

Kolbe, Savea share emotional moment

Wing Cheslin Kolbe and flank Ardie Savea showed great camaraderie, embracing after the All Blacks’ 23-13 win over the Springboks in Yokohama on Saturday.