Quotes of the day: ‘Vunipola should be playing for Tonga’

A selection of the best quotes from players, coaches and leaders at the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan on Friday.

Japan lock’s late hit

Japan lock James Moore escaped punishment for this potentially dangerous shoulder charge against Russia. Should he have been carded?

Japanese jol begins with a bang

The biggest spectacle was in the stands on an unforgettable night for rugby and Japan, writes JON CARDINELLI at Tokyo Stadium.

Matsushima hat-trick helps Japan past Russia

South African-born duo Lappies Labuschagne and Kotaro Matsushima scored four tries between them as Japan battled to a 30-10 victory over Russia in the opening game of the 2019 World Cup in Tokyo on Friday.

Bok World Cup wish list

The SA Rugby magazine team identify what they would love to see come out of the Boks’ World Cup opener against the All Blacks on Saturday.

Watch: Fan cams, atmosphere in Tokyo

SA Rugby magazine’s Jon Cardinelli caught up with some fans and soaked up the atmosphere ahead of the World Cup opener in Tokyo on Friday.

Watch: World Cup opening ceremony

Check out a snippet from the festive World Cup opening ceremony in Tokyo on Friday.

PSDT: ‘Positional shift was difficult in beginning’

Rassie Erasmus and Pieter-Steph du Toit analyse the Springbok player’s remarkable transition from lock to blindside flank.

Boks will be big in Japan

Japan is set to play host to a Rugby World Cup like no other, writes Japan-based journalist RICHARD FREEMAN.

Superbru: World Cup predictions (Round 1)

The SA Rugby magazine team’s Superbru picks for the first round of World Cup fixtures.