Rassie: Boks can still win World Cup

Rassie Erasmus believes that the Springboks can bounce back to win the World Cup following their 10-point loss to the All Blacks. JON CARDINELLI in Yokohama reports.

Boks sweat on Nyakane

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has confirmed that the calf injury sustained by prop Trevor Nyakane in the match against the All Blacks is serious. JON CARDINELLI in Yokohama reports.

Highlights: All Blacks vs Boks

The All Blacks used their counter-attacking play to devastating effect in a 23-13 victory against the Springboks on Saturday.

Boks needed more than just Kolbe magic

Cheslin Kolbe starred in Yokohama, but his efforts were largely in vain as the Boks were ultimately outsmarted by the opportunistic All Blacks in Saturday’s World Cup opener, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

RWC Highlights: France vs Argentina

Watch France claim a narrow 23-21 victory over Argentina in their Pool C clash.

Watch: All Blacks’ intense haka

Check out a snippet of the All Blacks’ passionate haka prior to kick-off in the World Cup opener against the Boks in Yokohama.

Watch: Fan cams, match buildup in Yokohama

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

France hold off Argentina in Tokyo thriller

Camille Lopez slotted a late drop goal as France clinched a riveting 23-21 win against Argentina in their Pool C opener in Tokyo on Saturday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

Highlights: Australia vs Fiji

Australia were made to work hard for their 39-21 victory against Fiji in their opening World Cup clash on Saturday.

Yokohama showdown will provide World Cup answers

The biggest clash of the pool stage will reveal whether the Springboks or the All Blacks are early favourites for the World Cup title, writes JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo.