Lappies, Wimpie start in tandem for Japan
Lappies Labuschagne and Wimpie van der Walt have been named in Japan’s starting lineup for Saturday’s crunch match against Samoa in Toyota.
Earthquake spooks Bok skipper
Siya Kolisi says that he was ‘excited but scared’ after a minor earthquake hit the Shizuoka region in the early hours of Wednesday morning. JON CARDINELLI in Shizuoka reports.
Fiji turn on the style to beat Georgia
Fiji produced a powerful second-half performance to record their first win of the 2019 World Cup when they beat Georgia 45-10 on Thursday, writes JOHN GOLIATH.
Barrett’s blooper with Xhosa commentary
Listen to the Xhosa commentary on SuperSport the moment when Beauden Barrett spurned a try-scoring opportunity during the All Blacks’ Pool B match against Canada in Oita on Wednesday.
Highlights: All Blacks vs Canada
Highlights of New Zealand’s one-sided 63-0 victory over Canada in their Rugby World Cup Pool B encounter in Oita on Wednesday.
Highlights: France vs USA
Highlights of France’s hard-fought 33-9 victory over the USA in their Rugby World Cup Pool C encounter in Fukuoka on Wednesday.
Ruthless All Blacks compound Canada’s misery
Beauden, Jordie and Scott Barrett all scored as the All Blacks cruised to a one-sided 63-0 victory over Canada at the Oita Stadium on Wednesday.
Boks seriously locked and loaded
Lood de Jager deservedly gets another start for Springboks, but having so many locks in the 23-man squad and only two reserve backs for the Italy clash is quite bizarre, writes JOHN GOLIATH.
Rassie: Players must set the tone
Coach Rassie Erasmus says the Bok players have to be at their best to get the desired result against Italy in Shizuoka on Friday because it will be a defining Test.
All Blacks star to wear protective goggles
All Blacks flank Ardie Savea will wear protective goggles in their next Rugby World Cup match against Canada in Oita on Wednesday.
