Sensational Japan roll over Samoa
Japan moved back to the top of Pool A with an intriguing 38-19 bonus-point win against Samoa in Toyota on Saturday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.
Watch: Lavanini’s red card
Argentina lock Tomas Lavanini was red-carded for this tackle on Owen Farrell in their 39-10 loss to England in Tokyo on Saturday.
Rassie: Boks need to get better on attack
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus says the Springboks will have improve the attacking side of their game ahead of the knockout stages of the tournament.
England punish 14-man Argentina
England all but secured their place in the World Cup quarter-finals by claiming a 39-10 bonus-point win over a 14-man Argentina side in Tokyo on Saturday. DYLAN JACK reports.
Italian prop duo to be cited
Italian loosehead props Andrea Lovotti and Nicola Quaglio will both be cited for their involvement in a tip-tackle on Springbok No 8 Duane Vermeulen.
RWC permutations: Battle for the playoffs
DYLAN JACK unpacks the remaining pool games in the World Cup, highlighting the big clashes to come and the permutations for the playoffs.
Rassie praises ‘wonderful’ Kolbe
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has lauded star wing Cheslin Kolbe in the wake of a fine all-round performance against Italy. JON CARDINELLI at Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa reports.
Rassie: Bok bullies on right track
Rassie Erasmus believes that South Africa ‘ticked a box’ with their uncompromising physical performance against Italy. JON CARDINELLI at Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa reports.
Stat attack: Bok centres, Kolbe fired
DYLAN JACK looks at where the World Cup clash between the Springboks and Italy in Shizuoka on Friday was won and lost.
Kolbe gives thumbs up after injury scare
Cheslin Kolbe eased fears over his ankle injury following a Man of the Match performance in the Springboks’ 49-3 World Cup win over Italy in Shizuoka on Friday.
