RWC permutations: Battle for the playoffs

DYLAN JACK unpacks the remaining pool games in the World Cup, highlighting the big clashes to come and the permutations for the playoffs.

Mallett: Kolbe the heartbeat of the Boks

What NICK MALLETT had to say on SuperSport about the Springboks’ comfortable 49-3 victory over Italy in Shizuoka on Friday.

Rassie praises ‘wonderful’ Kolbe

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has lauded star wing Cheslin Kolbe in the wake of a fine all-round performance against Italy. JON CARDINELLI at Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa reports.

Rassie: Bok bullies on right track

Rassie Erasmus believes that South Africa ‘ticked a box’ with their uncompromising physical performance against Italy. JON CARDINELLI at Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa reports.

Highlights: Springboks vs Italy

Highlights of the Springboks’ 49-3 bonus-point victory against Italy in their Rugby World Cup Pool B clash on Friday.

Stat attack: Bok centres, Kolbe fired

DYLAN JACK looks at where the World Cup clash between the Springboks and Italy in Shizuoka on Friday was won and lost.

Ratings: Kolbe, De Allende on cloud nine

The Springboks produced a powerful forward performance to see off Italy. JOHN GOLIATH rates the Boks following their crucial Pool B win.

Kolbe gives thumbs up after injury scare

Cheslin Kolbe eased fears over his ankle injury following a Man of the Match performance in the Springboks’ 49-3 World Cup win over Italy in Shizuoka on Friday.

‘Uncontested scrums took steam from us’

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi’s post-match reaction to their 49-3 World Cup victory over Italy in Shizuoka on Friday.

Watch: Italy prop’s tip-tackle

Italy prop Andrea Lovotti was shown a red card for this tip tackle on Duane Vermeulen, but should Nicola Quaglio also have been carded?