‘Italy loss wasn’t a nice feeling’

Damian de Allende says the Boks won’t repeat the mistakes they made in the defeat by Italy in 2016, while Faf de Klerk talks about the pressure on the team.

Vermeulen relishing loose-forward battle

Springbok eighthman Duane Vermeulen says he is looking forward to his battle with Italian captain Sergio Parisse in Friday’s must-win Pool B encounter in Shizuoka.

Rugby World Cup XV: Two rounds in

Staff writer DYLAN JACK selects a team of individuals who have been impressive in the first two rounds of the World Cup.

Kriel injury a blow to Bok depth

Rassie Erasmus may be forced to play Frans Steyn and Damian de Allende in tandem if first-choice No 13 Lukhanyo Am breaks down in the coming weeks, writes JON CARDINELLI in Omaezaki.

Superbru: World Cup predictions

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

Daily wrap: Italy match is do or die

We look at what happened in Omaezaki on Tuesday as the Springboks build toward their next World Cup clash with Italy.

Boks seriously locked and loaded

Lood de Jager deservedly gets another start for Springboks, but having so many locks in the 23-man squad and only two reserve backs for the Italy clash is quite bizarre, writes JOHN GOLIATH.

Barrett: Rising to the Challenge

Whether at flyhalf or fullback, Beauden Barrett plays an integral role for the All Blacks, writes MARC HINTON in the latest issue of SA Rugby Magazine.

Barnes to ref Bok game

Referee Wayne Barnes will be in charge of the Springboks’ vital Pool B match against Italy at Shizuoka Stadium on Friday.

Ireland incorrectly penalised against Japan

Ireland coach Joe Schmidt says World Rugby has confirmed that there were three incorrect offsides calls in their shock loss to Japan.