What the Namibian papers are saying
Regardless of the result in Saturday’s clash against the Boks, the Namibians are gearing up for a big party, writes JOHN GOLIATH.
RWC Power Rankings: One week in
JOHN GOLIATH considers where the top nations rank after the first week of the Rugby World Cup.
Farrell tackle: UK press react
A look at how the foreign press have reacted to the tackle that floored England captain Owen Farrell and saw American flanker John Quill sent off in the USA’s 45-7 loss.
Money Man Show: Back Boks by 59+
The Money Man, Head of IOL Sport Mark Keohane and World Cup-winning Springbok hooker James Dalton review the start to the World Cup and discuss week two of the showpiece in Japan.
Value of the boot: Boks can kick on
The Boks are blessed with depth and quality in the goal-kicking department at this World Cup, writes Petros Augousti.
Bet (big) on the Boks
The Springboks should easily see off the ‘threat’ posed by neighbours Namibia as they look to secure their first win of the Rugby World Cup on Saturday.
Cheika hits out at World Rugby
Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has slammed World Rugby’s decision to ban Reece Hodge for three games, saying it’s Australia versus everyone else at the World Cup.
Bok World Cup wish list
The SA Rugby magazine team identify what they would love to see come out of the Boks’ World Cup African derby against Namibia on Saturday.
Boks have plenty to gain from Namibia clash
The Springboks’ execution of a more versatile approach will be in the spotlight when they battle Namibia on Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI in Nagoya.
Brits: ‘Boks can do wonders at World Cup’
Schalk Brits says that the Springboks will use the game against Namibia to continue their evolution towards a more balanced approach. JON CARDINELLI in Toyota City reports.
