Van Straaten’s World Cup flashpoints
Former Springbok flyhalf BRAAM VAN STRAATEN picks his talking points from the first round of action of the World Cup.
Quotes of the day: ‘My house washed away in the waves’
A selection of the best quotes from players, coaches and leaders at the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan on Wednesday.
Wallabies utility back cops hefty ban
Reece Hodge will miss Australia’s remaining three pool matches at the World Cup after he was suspended for a dangerous shoulder charge on Fiji flank Peceli Yato.
Koch: Trevor had an unbelievable season
Vincent Koch on his opportunity following Trevor Nyakane’s exit from the World Cup, while Beast Mtawarira is happy to have Thomas du Toit back in the squad.
Erasmus: Schalk brings calming effect
Rassie Erasmus discusses Schalk Brits’ appointment as captain, the selections for Saturday’s clash as well as Namibia’s standing as a Test nation.
Uruguay’s celebrations after historic RWC win
Watch the emotional scenes that unfolded after Uruguay’s stunning 30-27 upset win over Fiji at the World Cup.
Kriel nursing minor injury
Jesse Kriel was ruled out of selection for Saturday’s clash with Namibia after suffering a knock to his hamstring during the 23-13 defeat by the All Blacks.
‘Brits-Boks’ have need for speed
Rassie Erasmus believes that the back-row combination of Francois Louw, Kwagga Smith and Schalk Brits will allow the Springboks to push the tempo against Namibia, writes JON CARDINELLI in Nagoya.
Uruguay claim historic win
Uruguay produced the first upset of the 2019 World Cup with an impressive 30-27 victory over Fiji in Kamaishi on Wednesday. DYLAN JACK reports.
Hansen slams trial by social media
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen disapproves of the trial-by-social-media notion after claims that match officials missed incidents of foul play in the victory over the Springboks.
