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.
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.
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.
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.
Kolisi: Boks know what’s required
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi says the Springboks won’t take Japan lightly, while flyhalf Handre Pollard insists that the Boks will take the points however they come on Sunday.
Highlights: All Blacks vs Ireland
The All Blacks thumped Ireland 46-14 on Saturday to book a semi-final date with England next weekend.
Emotional farewell for Best
Due credit was paid to retiring Ireland skipper Rory Best, who couldn’t hide his emotion following their quarter-final loss to the All Blacks on Saturday.
‘We pride ourselves on our work rate’
Coach Steve Hansen was a satisfied man after the All Blacks’ quarter-final triumph, while Ireland counterpart Joe Schmidt acknowledged they had been a ‘bit flat’ all tournament.
Highlights: England vs Wallabies
England booked their spot in the 2019 Rugby World Cup semi-finals with a comfortable 40-16 victory over the Wallabies on Saturday.
Emotional Cheika: I’m so disappointed
Following the Wallabies’ quarter-final defeat, coach Michael Cheika couldn’t hide his immense disappointment, but admitted the ‘better team’ won.
