Boks prepare for do-or-die clash

Have a look at what the Springboks got up to at Thursday’s team photo and captain’s run ahead of the clash with Italy.

Farrell returns for England

Owen Farrell returns to lead England when they clash with Argentina in Saturday’s vital Pool C encounter at Tokyo Stadium.

Fiji turn on the style to beat Georgia

Fiji produced a powerful second-half performance to record their first win of the 2019 World Cup when they beat Georgia 45-10 on Thursday, writes JOHN GOLIATH.

‘Boks, Etzebeth in good space’

Springbok skipper Siya Kolisi and assistant coach Mzwandile Stick say that the case against Eben Etzebeth has not been a distraction for the player or the team ahead of the must-win game against Italy, reports JON CARDINELLI in Shizuoka.

Watch: Bok tug of war

Check out the lighthearted moment when Bok prop Thomas du Toit and teammates take on 30 Japanese children in a tug of war.

Daily wrap: Italy attack causing sleepless nights

We look at what happened in Omaezaki on Wednesday as the Springboks build toward the World Cup clash with Italy.

Barrett’s blooper with Xhosa commentary

Listen to the Xhosa commentary on SuperSport the moment when Beauden Barrett spurned a try-scoring opportunity during the All Blacks’ Pool B match against Canada in Oita on Wednesday.

Highlights: All Blacks vs Canada

Highlights of New Zealand’s one-sided 63-0 victory over Canada in their Rugby World Cup Pool B encounter in Oita on Wednesday.

Highlights: France vs USA

Highlights of France’s hard-fought 33-9 victory over the USA in their Rugby World Cup Pool C encounter in Fukuoka on Wednesday.

Bok selection shake-up a good thing

Rassie Erasmus’ bold selections this week should serve as a timely reminder that long-serving ‘first-choice’ players cannot rest on their laurels, writes CRAIG LEWIS.