Japan humiliate Springboks

Japan recorded one of the biggest upsets in Test rugby history when they edged the Springboks 34-32 on Saturday, reports JON CARDINELLI at Brighton Community Stadium.

France overpower Italy

Flyhalf Frédéric Michalak contributed 19 points as France cruised to a 32-10 win over Italy at Twickenham on Saturday. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Ireland cruise past Canada

Ireland scored seven tries to beat Canada 50-7 at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.

Georgia upset Tonga

Georgia withstood a late surge by Tonga to clinch a 17-10 win in Gloucester on Saturday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

Alberts out, Du Toit in

Pieter-Steph du Toit will start at blindside flank for the Springboks against Japan after Willem Alberts injured his calf during the captain’s run.

Brown’s brace buries Fiji

England claimed an important 35-11 bonus-point win against Fiji in the opening match of the 2015 World Cup, reports JON CARDINELLI at Twickenham.

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Springboks ready to rumble

Bok captain Jean de Villiers says they could not have asked for more during their final week of preparation for Saturday’s World Cup game against Japan.