England overpower plucky USA
A powerhouse display from the England pack saw them claim a 45-7 victory over the USA in their second World Cup match in Kobe on Thursday. DYLAN JACK reports.
Italy make light work of hapless Canada
Braam Steyn starred as Italy hammered Canada 48-7 in their Pool B World Cup encounter in Fukuoka on Thursday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.
Nienaber: Bok were tested in all areas
Assistant coach Jacques Nienaber says the Springboks are still in a developmental phase under boss Rassie Erasmus.
Davies: Brits at No 8 no gamble
Namibian coach Phil Davies believes that Schalk Brits’ inclusion at eighthman won’t be a gamble when the minnows face the Boks on Saturday.
Labuschagne to lead Japan against Ireland
Pieter Labuschagne will captain hosts Japan in their crucial Pool A World Cup clash with Ireland in Shizuoka on Saturday.
Highlights: Uruguay’s famous win
Take a look back at the highlights of Uruguay’s stunning win over Fiji on Monday, which has been hailed as one of the greatest World Cup upsets.
Namibia ring the changes for Bok clash
Namibia coach Phil Davies has made a total of 11 changes to his starting lineup facing the Springboks in Toyota City on Saturday.
Carty at flyhalf for Ireland
Jack Carty will replace the injured Johnny Sexton in one of four changes to Ireland’s starting lineup for their World Cup match against Japan on Saturday.
Louw: I’ve played with Brits at No 8 before
Francois Louw says he’s excited to feature in a loose trio with Schalk Brits, while Jacques Nienaber discusses the Bok defensive system.
‘Boks will learn from mistakes’
Editor Craig Lewis and senior contributor Ryan Vrede analyse some footage from the Boks’ loss to the All Blacks and discuss the small margins that decide such big games.
