England battling illness before France clash
England’s World Cup squad is struggling through both illness and injuries while they prepare for the decisive match against France on Saturday.
Scotland win to keep hopes alive
Scotland’s World Cup playoff flame is still burning brightly after they demolished Russia 61-0 in their Pool A match on Wednesday, writes JOHN GOLIATH.
Top players at RWC so far: Boks
MARIETTE ADAMS takes a look at the Springboks’ best performers following the completion of their four pool matches at the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan.
Argentina end with bonus-point win
Argentina finished their World Cup campaign on a high with a 47-17 victory over the USA in Kumagaya on Wednesday. DYLAN JACK reports.
Three key points from Boks-Canada clash
SA Rugby magazine identifies some of the good, the bad and the ugly to take away from the Boks’ final pool B victory over Canada.
Canadian lock apologises to Boks
Canada lock Josh Larsen visited the Springboks’ changing room to apologise for his red card during the World Cup match on Tuesday.
Bongi the form hooker for impressive Boks
For the first time in this tournament – albeit against a 14-man side – the Boks showed attacking fluidity and continuity, and ran in some impressive tries in a 66-7 dismantling of Canada, writes former Bok hooker JAMES DALTON.
Erasmus nervous about Ireland, Japan
Rassie Erasmus and Siya Kolisi reflect on the Springboks’ victory against Canada and discuss how the team will prepare for the World Cup quarter-finals.
Boks turn focus to Pool A race
Rassie Erasmus says that Ireland and Japan will pose different threats and that he won’t begin analysis for the quarter-final until the Springboks’ opponents are confirmed. JON CARDINELLI in Kobe reports.
Playoff will demand more of Boks
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus believes that his side’s landslide victory against minnows Canada should be viewed in context. JON CARDINELLI in Kobe reports.
