Italy make light work of hapless Canada

Braam Steyn starred as Italy hammered Canada 48-7 in their Pool B World Cup encounter in Fukuoka on Thursday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

Jake White’s Pearls of Wisdom

Former coach Jake White led the Boks on a four-year journey that culminated in hoisting the Webb Ellis Cup in 2007. He shares his thoughts on the Bok team and what they can expect at the World Cup in Japan.

From experience: Schalk Burger

Former Springbok flank Schalk Burger talks the Class of 2019, Rassie vs Allister and his future in the latest issue of SA Rugby Magazine.

Nienaber: Bok were tested in all areas

Assistant coach Jacques Nienaber says the Springboks are still in a developmental phase under boss Rassie Erasmus.

Steyn, S’bu the ones to watch

Only a handful of Boks running out against Namibia are likely to force their way into the ‘A team’ with a good outing, writes JOHN GOLIATH.

Davies: Brits at No 8 no gamble

Namibian coach Phil Davies believes that Schalk Brits’ inclusion at eighthman won’t be a gamble when the minnows face the Boks on Saturday.

Labuschagne to lead Japan against Ireland

Pieter Labuschagne will captain hosts Japan in their crucial Pool A World Cup clash with Ireland in Shizuoka on Saturday.

Highlights: Uruguay’s famous win

Take a look back at the highlights of Uruguay’s stunning win over Fiji on Monday, which has been hailed as one of the greatest World Cup upsets.

Namibia ring the changes for Bok clash

Namibia coach Phil Davies has made a total of 11 changes to his starting lineup facing the Springboks in Toyota City on Saturday.

Carty at flyhalf for Ireland

Jack Carty will replace the injured Johnny Sexton in one of four changes to Ireland’s starting lineup for their World Cup match against Japan on Saturday.