World Cup Tour Tales: Week 2 (Nagoya)

JON CARDINELLI reflects on a week of free sake, traditional dining experiences and locals with a taste for Springbok rugby.

Mallett: Boks must smash Italy up front

What NICK MALLETT had to say on SuperSport about the Springboks’ 57-3 World Cup win over Namibia in Toyota City on Saturday.

‘Humidity not a factor in playoffs’

Rassie Erasmus believes that the conditions in Japan will have improved by the time the World Cup reaches the quarter-final stage. JON CARDINELLI in Toyota reports.

Schmidt: Japan are a tough team

Ireland coach Joe Schmidt and captain Rory Best reflect on Ireland’s shock defeat by Japan on Saturday.

Rassie: Boks were far from perfect

Rassie Erasmus says although the Springboks ticked a couple of boxes in their victory over Namibia, there is still a lot of work to be done before they take on Italy on Friday.

Towering De Jager bags MOM award

Check out the sweet moment towering lock Lood de Jager receives his Man of the Match award from a young girl less than half his size.

Rassie: Japan a ‘scary’ playoff prospect

Rassie Erasmus has reiterated his view about Japan as a World Cup playoff threat in the wake of the host nation’s upset win against Ireland. JON CARDINELLI in Toyota reports.

Japan result crucial for World Cup

A World Cup pool phase facing criticism for predictability received a much-needed shot of life with Japan’s stunning result over Ireland on Saturday, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

In pictures: Boks vs Namibia

Check out some of the pictures from the Boks’ 57-3 Pool B World Cup win over neighbours Namibia at the City of Toyota Stadium on Saturday.

Highlights: Springboks vs Namibia

The Springboks scored nine tries to claim a comfortable 57-3 bonus-point victory against Namibia at the City of Toyota Stadium.