Read, Perenara planned dual-led haka

All Blacks scrumhalf Aaron Smith says the squad only found out both Kieran Read and TJ Perenara would lead their haka against the Springboks the day before the Test.

World Rugby acknowledges officiating issue

World Rugby has issued a damning statement acknowledging that the performance of officials at the start of the World Cup has not consistently met the desired standards.

Brits experiment points to change of gear

Rassie Erasmus may follow through with his plan to start Schalk Brits at No 8 in the next World Cup clash with Namibia, writes JON CARDINELLI in Nagoya.

Comical clips from Bok camp

Check out a couple of light-hearted moments from the Bok camp this week as captain Siya Kolisi is asked for accreditation, while Elton Jantjies talks about ‘Ou Toppie‘ Frans Steyn.

England ring the changes

George Ford will start at flyhalf and captain an England side that shows 10 changes for Thursday’s match against the USA in Misake.

Elton hails ambitious Herschel

Elton Jantjies believes that his roommate and halfback partner Herschel Jantjies has taken his game to a new level over the past few months. JON CARDINELLI in Nagoya reports.

P Div: Make use of ref’s weaknesses

One of the big takeaways for former Springbok coach Peter de Villiers after the opening weekend of the World Cup was the ‘indifferent refereeing’.

De Jager: No need to panic

Springbok lock Lood de Jager says that their World Cup loss to the All Blacks is no reason to panic ahead of the next match against Namibia on Saturday.

Stick: Boks need to convert

Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick says the team has to work harder to convert their attacking opportunities into points.

Watch: Analysis of Bok defence

Check out this video from Ultimate Rugby, with defence guru Omar Mouneimne providing insight into the Boks’ high-risk, high-reward defence.