Recap: Your weekend in rugby
A look back at some of the biggest stories in the world of rugby over the past weekend. Catch up with the news here.
‘We trust our system’
Hear how Rassie Erasmus lauds his team’s excellent defensive organisation despite being under immense pressure in the World Cup quarter-final against Japan on Sunday.
Boks close in on Wales in rankings
The Springboks have climbed to fourth in the World Rugby rankings following their 26-3 quarter-final win over Japan on Sunday.
Three key points from Boks-Japan quarter-final
SA Rugby magazine identifies some of the good, the bad and the ugly to take away from the Boks’ quarter-final victory over Japan.
Watch: Beast apologises for dangerous tackle
Check out this post-match clip as Beast Mtawarira embraces and apologises to fellow loosehead prop Keita Inagaki for a tackle that got the Bok stalwart a yellow card.
Highlights: Springboks vs Japan
The Springboks booked a World Cup semi-final date with Wales after defeating Japan 26-3 in their quarter-final clash on Sunday.
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.
