Hansen: Rassie wrong to pressure ref

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has slammed Rassie Erasmus’ comments about officiating ahead of the titanic clash in Yokohama. JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo reports.

Head to head: Who will win RWC?

Editor Craig Lewis and chief writer Jon Cardinelli debate which team they think are most likely to win the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan.

Pocock makes Wallabies return

David Pocock will start for the Wallabies in their World Cup opener against Fiji in Sapporo on Saturday.

ABs back Barrett at fullback

Beauden Barrett will shift to fullback in the All Blacks’ World Cup opener against the Springboks in Yokohama on Saturday.

Daily wrap from Japan: ‘All Blacks will pose new threat’

We take a look at what happened on Wednesday as the Springboks build toward their opening World Cup clash with the All Blacks.

Quotes of the day: ‘It’s a slap in the face’

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

Blitzboks have special message for Boks

The Blitzboks took time out from their preparations for the Sevens Series to wish the Springboks well for their 2019 World Cup campaign.

Wallabies to back ‘Pooper’ combo, Boks have unlikely fan

The SA Rugby magazine team rounds up some of the interesting news snippets making headlines around the world.

Back to the future

There are several signs pointing to another successful Springbok World Cup campaign, writes SIMNIKIWE XABANISA.

Erasmus: Massive respect for ABs

Rassie Erasmus on the respect the Springboks have for the All Blacks, while Jacques Nienaber speaks about the Boks’ balanced approach ahead of the World Cup opener.