Typical Bok strengths were key to victory

The Springboks’ quarter-final was won on brutal, dominant defence. The next focus will be on improved execution, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Erasmus: Our subs made a difference

Rassie Erasmus acknowledged that the margin of victory wasn’t a a true reflection of the Springboks’ quarter-final win over Japan.

Forwards fire to offset backline blunders

The Springboks’ phenomenal set-piece and defensive performance against Japan was undermined by poor handling and discipline in their 26-3 quarter-final win, writes JON CARDINELLI at the Tokyo Stadium.

Highlights: Wales vs France

Despite a hard-fought battle, Wales managed to claim a 20-19 victory over a 14-man France in Sunday’s quarter-final.

Gatland: The better team lost today

Coach Warren Gatland acknowledged that the red card to French lock Sebastien Vahaamahina was a decisive moment as Wales clinched a one-point win in Sunday’s quarter-final.

Wales snatch win over brave France

Wales came from a 12-point deficit to claim a 20-19 victory over a 14-man France side in the World Cup quarter-finals in Oita on Sunday. DYLAN JACK reports.

RECAP: Springboks vs Japan

Follow the live action with the SA Rugby magazine team as the Springboks take on hosts Japan in the fourth quarter-final of the 2019 Rugby World Cup.

Watch: Vahaamahina’s red card

France lock Sebastien Vahaamahina was red carded for this illegal and dangerous elbow hit on Wales flank Aaron Wainwright in their World Cup quarter-final on Sunday.

Cheika: I knew from the final whistle

Michael Cheika says he knew in the immediate aftermath of Australia’s quarter-final defeat to England that he would quit as Wallabies coach.

Watch: Fan cams, festivities in Tokyo

SA Rugby magazine’s Jon Cardinelli soaked up the atmosphere ahead of the highly-anticipated quarter-final between the Springboks and Japan at the Tokyo Stadium.