In pictures: Boks’ training session in Japan

Check out some of the images from the Springboks’ training session at the Arcs Urayasu Park in Chiba on Monday.

Stick: Ref must treat Boks, ABs as equals

Mzwandile Stick has called for the match officials to treat the Springboks and All Blacks as equals in the big Pool B opener in Yokohama. JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo reports.

Watch: Springboks training (Monday)

Watch the Springboks prepare for their opening match of the Rugby World Cup against the All Blacks in Yokohama on Saturday.

Farrell changes tackle technique

England captain Owen Farrell has been altering his tackle technique to conform to World Rugby’s updated guidelines regarding no-arms tackles.

Watch: Boks look ahead to WC opener

Hear what Mzwandile Stick, Steven Kitshoff and Pieter-Steph du Toit had to say in the buildup to Saturday’s World Cup opener against the All Blacks.

Barrett: All Blacks need to cut Bok wings’ space

Beauden Barrett says the All Blacks will be focusing on shutting down the Springboks’ outside backs in their World Cup opener in Yokohama on Saturday.

Ireland dealt injury blow

Ireland have confirmed that centre Robbie Henshaw will miss their crunch World Cup opener against Scotland in Yokohama on Sunday.

England sweat over crocked duo

England are sweating over the availability of Joe Cokanasiga and Mark Wilson for their World Cup opener against Tonga on Sunday.

Hansen: All Blacks will have chances against Boks

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen says the Springboks’ defence will give them opportunities to attack in their World Cup opener in Yokohama on Saturday.

The weekend on social media

The SA Rugby magazine team rounds up what the rugby community shared on social media this past weekend.