‘Heartbroken’ Schmidt praises ABs
Departing coach Joe Schmidt says that Ireland’s failure to make the All Blacks work for their points was his side’s undoing following their 46-14 quarter-final defeat in Tokyo.
Jones: No sympathy for Australia
England coach Eddie Jones feels no sympathy for his native Australia following England’s resounding quarter-final victory over the Wallabies on Saturday.
England overpower sloppy Wallabies
Jonny May scored a brace of tries as England clinched a comprehensive 40-16 win over the Wallabies in Saturday’s quarter-final in Oita. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.
Watch: Fan cams, atmosphere in Tokyo
SA Rugby magazine’s Jon Cardinelli soaked up the atmosphere ahead of the second quarter-final between New Zealand and Ireland at the Tokyo Stadium.
De Villiers: Boks need variety to curb Japan
Former captain Jean de Villiers says South Africa need to surprise Rugby World Cup hosts Japan with variety if they are to win their quarter-final clash in Tokyo on Sunday.
Japan keep cards close ahead of Bok battle
Jamie Joseph says that Japan may spring a surprise or two when they host a ‘frightening and physical’ Springbok pack in the World Cup quarter-final on Sunday. JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo reports.
‘He’s taken that stupid moustache off’
A selection of the best quotes from players and coaches at the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan on Friday.
Pollard: ‘One-point win will do’
Siya Kolisi and Handre Pollard say that the Springboks won’t over-complicate their mental or physical approach in the quarter-final against Japan on Sunday. JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo reports.
‘We know what to expect’ – Lood
Lood de Jager on the Boks’ expectations from Japan during Sunday’s quarter-final, while Malcolm Marx speaks about his role as an impact player from the bench.
Guirado back to lead Les Bleus
France coach Jacques Brunel has made five changes to the side that beat Tonga a fortnight ago with captain Guilhem Guirado returning to the starting lineup.
