Boks must slow Japan tempo, not match it
The Springboks should look to control the contest on Sunday by throwing a wrench into the gears of the Japan attack, writes JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo.
Boks have laid a formidable foundation
Rassie Erasmus’ investment in a wider group of players will reap significant benefits in the short and long term, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Kolbe excited for reunion with Japanese wings
Springbok wing Cheslin Kolbe says he is looking forward to facing Japan’s Kotaro Matsushima and Kenki Fukuoka in the World Cup quarter-finals on Sunday.
Watch: ‘Japan deserve their ranking’
We look at what happened in Tokyo on Monday and Tuesday as the Springboks build toward their quarter-final clash with Japan.
‘We start to act like idiots’
A selection of the best quotes from players and coaches at the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan on Tuesday.
Japan vs Scotland drew record 60m TV audience
More than half of the Japanese population watched the World Cup match between Japan and Scotland in Yokohama on Sunday.
Five tells in Japan’s poker game
Japan have been the most talked-about team at the Rugby World Cup after progressing to the quarter-finals as surprise winners of Pool A.
Canada players help typhoon recovery efforts
Several players of Canada’s World Cup team have remained in Kamaishi to help the local community recover from the impact of typhoon Hagibis.
France plan to run Wales ragged
France duo Louis Picamoles and Gael Fickou have admitted that Les Bleus are planning an all-out pace assault in their quarter-final against Wales in Oita on Sunday.
‘Japan have been exceptional’
World Rugby chairman Bill Beaumont says they will aim to ensure Japan play more tier-one matches following their impressive performances at the World Cup.
