In pictures: Boks train in the rain
The Springboks did not let the wet weather in Japan dampen their mood during their training session in Kobe on Saturday as they continued preparations for the playoffs.
‘World Cup has been a big disappointment’
The Money Man and Mark Keohane discuss all the controversies surrounding the Rugby World Cup and say that World Rugby’s decision to host the showpiece in Japan has backfired.
‘Etzebeth innocent until proven guilty’
SA Sports Minister Nathi Mthethwa says the criminal justice system needs to be allowed to take its course in the saga involving Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth.
World Rugby disappointed in Scotland’s legal threat
World Rugby have hit back at Scotland’s response to the crucial World Cup match against Japan potentially being called off due to a typhoon.
Wallabies battle past Georgia
Australia scored three second-half tries to beat a determined Georgia 27-8 in Fukuroi on Friday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.
‘Scotland can’t be the collateral damage’
Scottish Rugby Union CEO Mark Dodson says it will go against the sporting integrity of the World Cup if organisers decide to cancel the Pool A game between Scotland and Japan.
Brains will trump brawn in playoffs
Rassie Erasmus is pushing his charges to improve their pressure management and decision-making to ensure that they succeed where past World Cup teams have failed. JON CARDINELLI in Kobe reports.
Pienaar on standby for worst-case scenario
Rassie Erasmus has revealed that Ruan Pienaar will join the Springbok squad if there is a serious injury at scrumhalf in the coming weeks. JON CARDINELLI in Kobe reports.
Hagibis won’t hurt Boks ahead of playoff
Rassie Erasmus has confirmed that Typhoon Hagibis won’t impact on the Springboks’ preparations ahead of the World Cup quarter-finals. JON CARDINELLI in Kobe reports.
‘Moving matches wouldn’t be feasible’
Editor Craig Lewis and senior contributor Ryan Vrede discuss the unprecedented World Cup match cancellations and predict which teams will make the final.
