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.

World Cup Tour Tales: Week 3 (Omaezaki)

JON CARDINELLI reflects on conversations about Nelson Mandela on a far-flung Japanese beach and a sleepy town with terror at its core.

Three key points from Boks-Italy clash

SA Rugby magazine identifies some of the good, the bad and the ugly to take away from the Boks’ World Cup victory over Italy.

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.

‘Langebaan Four’ want R1m plus from Eben

Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth is being faced with a compensation claim totalling more than R1-million from the incident that occurred on the West Coast.

DDA: Boks get 75% for Italy clash

Damian de Allende has given the Springbok performance against Italy seven-and-a-half out of 10, reports JON CARDINELLI in Omaezaki.

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.