Mallett: Faf, Willie were disappointing
What NICK MALLETT had to say on SuperSport about the Springboks’ 23-13 loss to the All Blacks in Yokohama on Saturday.
World Cup teams (Round 2)
All the lineups from the second round of World Cup matches in Japan.
Big defeat prompts questions about tactics, selections
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus will be under pressure to alter his game plan and selection strategy following New Zealand and Ireland’s big World Cup wins, writes JON CARDINELLI in Nagoya.
Kolisi substitution was planned
Springbok assistant coach Matt Proudfoot says they knew captain Siya Kolisi would not play the full 80 minutes in the loss against the All Blacks on Saturday.
‘Destructive’ Du Toit will fill Nyakane gap
The departing Trevor Nyakane will be missed but the Springboks have a fine swing-prop alternative in Thomas du Toit. JON CARDINELLI in Nagoya reports.
Ireland off to winning start
Ireland got their World Cup campaign off to a successful start with a dominant 27-3 victory over Scotland in Yokohama on Sunday. DYLAN JACK reports.
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.
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.
