Boks remain upbeat despite defeat

Rassie Erasmus believes that the Springboks can become the first team to win the World Cup after losing a match in the group stages.

Ratings: Kolbe shines, De Klerk struggles

The All Blacks outsmarted the Springboks to record a 23-13 win in their opening World Cup clash. JOHN GOLIATH rates the Boks following another fierce Test between the two teams.

Stat attack: ABs put boot into Boks

DYLAN JACK looks at where the World Cup clash between the All Blacks and Springboks in Yokohama on Saturday was won and lost.

Kolbe: Boks mustn’t let heads drop

Cheslin Kolbe has called on the Springboks to pick themselves up after a disappointing attacking performance against the All Blacks. JON CARDINELLI in Yokohama reports.

Boks must address discipline, accuracy

Rassie Erasmus has lamented his team’s discipline and game management following the big loss to the All Blacks. JON CARDINELLI in Yokohama reports.

Kolbe, Savea share emotional moment

Wing Cheslin Kolbe and flank Ardie Savea showed great camaraderie, embracing after the All Blacks’ 23-13 win over the Springboks in Yokohama on Saturday.

In pictures: Boks vs All Blacks

Check out some of the pictures from the Boks’ 23-13 Pool B World Cup loss to the All Blacks in Yokohama on Saturday.

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.

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.