Argentina lock cops hefty ban

Tomas Lavanini has been handed a four-match suspension following his head-high shoulder tackle on Owen Farrell during Saturday’s 39-10 defeat by England.

Typhoon could throw Pool A into disarray

A looming typhoon is threatening to impact Saturday’s clash between Ireland and Samoa in Fukuoka, which could have major implications for the Pool A standings.

Van der Merwe to finally face Boks

South African-born wing DTH van der Merwe will realise a long-held dream when he starts for Canada against the Springboks in Kobe on Tuesday.

Boks prepare for physical challenge

Have a look at what the Springboks got up to at Monday’s team photo and captain’s run ahead of the clash with Canada.

World Cup teams (Round 4)

All the lineups from the fourth and final round of World Cup pool matches in Japan.

Boks wary of ‘quality’ Japan side

The Springboks will have much to ponder ahead of a possible World Cup quarter-final showdown against hosts Japan. JON CARDINELLI in Kobe reports.

Boks brace for heat in Kobe cauldron

The Springboks will need to adjust their approach when they meet Canada under the roof at the Kobe Misaki Stadium, writes JON CARDINELLI in Kobe.

Mapimpi leads the Boks in song

SA Rugby magazine looks at what happened in Kobe on Sunday as the Springboks build toward their next World Cup clash with Canada.

Tip-toe TJ scores a thriller

TJ Perenara may have scored the try of the World Cup as he finished off his earlier line break in some style as the All Blacks beat Namibia 71-9.

France survive Tonga scare

France turned in an error-strewn performance but ultimately got the job done as they downed Tonga 23-21 at the Kobe Misaki Stadium in Kobe on Sunday.