Three key points from past weekend

SA Rugby magazine identifies some of the good, the bad and the ugly to take away from the Boks’ opening World Cup defeat to the All Blacks.

Italy see off Namibia challenge

Italy overcame early jitters to inflict a 47-22 defeat on Namibia in their Pool B World Cup encounter in Osaka on Sunday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

Boks remain upbeat despite defeat

Rassie Erasmus believes that the Springboks can become the first team to win the World Cup after losing a match in the group stages.

Ratings: Kolbe shines, De Klerk struggles

The All Blacks outsmarted the Springboks to record a 23-13 win in their opening World Cup clash. JOHN GOLIATH rates the Boks following another fierce Test between the two teams.

Watch: Key moment in Bok opener

Take a look at this superb video showing how the All Blacks exploited space out wide against the Boks with a well-weighted cross kick from Richie Mo’unga.

World Cup Tour Tales: Week 1 (Tokyo)

JON CARDINELLI reflects on a week of wrong turns, wrong stadiums and the fan experience on the opening weekend of the World Cup in Japan.

Rugby World Cup 2019 opening ceremony

If you missed it on Friday, here is the full video of the mesmerising World Cup opening ceremony.

Stat attack: ABs put boot into Boks

DYLAN JACK looks at where the World Cup clash between the All Blacks and Springboks in Yokohama on Saturday was won and lost.

Kolbe: Boks mustn’t let heads drop

Cheslin Kolbe has called on the Springboks to pick themselves up after a disappointing attacking performance against the All Blacks. JON CARDINELLI in Yokohama reports.

Boks must address discipline, accuracy

Rassie Erasmus has lamented his team’s discipline and game management following the big loss to the All Blacks. JON CARDINELLI in Yokohama reports.