In pictures: Boks train in the rain

The Springboks did not let the wet weather in Japan dampen their mood during their training session in Kobe on Saturday as they continued preparations for the playoffs.

Highlights: Australia vs Georgia

Australia scored three second-half tries to beat a determined Georgia side 27-8 at the Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa on Friday.

‘World Cup has been a big disappointment’

The Money Man and Mark Keohane discuss all the controversies surrounding the Rugby World Cup and say that World Rugby’s decision to host the showpiece in Japan has backfired.

Watch: Boks return to training

SA Rugby magazine looks at what happened in Kobe on Friday as the Springboks build toward the World Cup quarter-finals.

‘Etzebeth innocent until proven guilty’

SA Sports Minister Nathi Mthethwa says the criminal justice system needs to be allowed to take its course in the saga involving Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth.

World Rugby disappointed in Scotland’s legal threat

World Rugby have hit back at Scotland’s response to the crucial World Cup match against Japan potentially being called off due to a typhoon.

Wallabies battle past Georgia

Australia scored three second-half tries to beat a determined Georgia 27-8 in Fukuroi on Friday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

Joseph: Our position is no fluke

Jamie Joseph is adamant that Japan want to play the Pool A decider against Scotland despite reports that the match may be cancelled due to Typhoon Hagibis.

‘Scotland can’t be the collateral damage’

Scottish Rugby Union CEO Mark Dodson says it will go against the sporting integrity of the World Cup if organisers decide to cancel the Pool A game between Scotland and Japan.

Brains will trump brawn in playoffs

Rassie Erasmus is pushing his charges to improve their pressure management and decision-making to ensure that they succeed where past World Cup teams have failed. JON CARDINELLI in Kobe reports.