Playoff will demand more of Boks

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus believes that his side’s landslide victory against minnows Canada should be viewed in context. JON CARDINELLI in Kobe reports.

Hookers’ hilarious jersey exchange

Schalk Brits and Andrew Quattrin swapped jerseys after the Pool B match between South Africa and Canada on Tuesday, but the Canadian No 2 needed some assistance to get into his new kit.

Highlights: Springboks vs Canada

The Springboks scored 10 tries to secure a 66-7 bonus-point victory against 14-man Canada in Kobe on Tuesday.

Bok ratings: Snyman brings the beef in Kobe

The Springboks comfortably beat Canada to book their place in the quarter-finals of the World Cup. JOHN GOLIATH rates the Boks after their win in Kobe.

Snyman: I’m still fresh after 80-minute shift

Lock RG Snyman says he is not even tired after his Man of the Match performance in the Springboks’ 66-7 win over Canada in Kobe on Tuesday.

Reinach races to record as Boks crush Canada

Cobus Reinach scored the earliest hat-trick in World Cup history as the Springboks thrashed Canada 66-7 on Tuesday to clinch their place in the World Cup playoffs. JON CARDINELLI at the Kobe Misaki Stadium reports.

Watch: Larsen’s red card

Canada lock Josh Larsen was red-carded for this illegal and dangerous clear-out on Thomas du Toit in the first half of their match against the Springboks in Kobe on Tuesday.

Blitzboks captain calls it a day

Veteran Springbok Sevens captain Philip Snyman has retired from international sevens rugby.

Under-fire officials in a spot of bother

The game is being brought into serious disrepute over confusion surrounding refereeing inconsistencies at the tackle point, and there’s no clear solution in sight, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Fan cams ahead of Boks-Canada clash

SA Rugby magazine’s Jon Cardinelli caught up with some fans and soaked up the atmosphere ahead of the Boks’ final Rugby World Cup Pool B clash at the Kobe Misaki Stadium.