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.
Reinach was unaware of record
Hat-trick hero Cobus Reinach says he was still trying to catch his breath when someone informed him that he’d broken a World Cup record. JON CARDINELLI in Kobe reports.
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.
Hookers’ hilarious jersey exchange
Schalk Brits and Andrew Quattrin swapped jerseys after the Pool B match between South Africa and Canada on Tuesday, but the Canadian No 2 needed some assistance to get into his new kit.
Highlights: Springboks vs Canada
The Springboks scored 10 tries to secure a 66-7 bonus-point victory against 14-man Canada in Kobe on Tuesday.
Bok ratings: Snyman brings the beef in Kobe
The Springboks comfortably beat Canada to book their place in the quarter-finals of the World Cup. JOHN GOLIATH rates the Boks after their win in Kobe.
