Five tells in Japan’s poker game
Japan have been the most talked-about team at the Rugby World Cup after progressing to the quarter-finals as surprise winners of Pool A.
Canada players help typhoon recovery efforts
Several players of Canada’s World Cup team have remained in Kamaishi to help the local community recover from the impact of typhoon Hagibis.
Woodward: Involve Pacific Nations in Rugby Championship
Former England coach Clive Woodward has called for the inclusion of Japan and the Pacific Nations in the Rugby Championship after the World Cup.
Boks brace for Japanese ‘Ferraris’
Bok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick has highlighted the threat of Japan’s wings ahead of the quarter-final showdown on Sunday. JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo reports.
Barnes to ref Boks’ quarter-final
Wayne Barnes has been appointed as the match-day referee for the World Cup quarter-final between hosts Japan and the Springboks in Tokyo on Sunday.
Scotland in hot water over World Cup comments
The Scotland Rugby Union has been reported to a disputes committee for comments about their World Cup match against Japan.
Bongi may be Boks’ best bet
Rassie Erasmus has a tough call to make regarding his starting hooker ahead of the do-or-die World Cup clash with Japan, writes JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo.
‘The Brighton loss has been erased’
Rassie Erasmus on Japan’s progression to the quarter-finals, their strengths as a cohesive unit and how conditions might affect the contest on Sunday.
‘Japan are our enemy this week’
While the Springboks have grown to love the country and the people they will show Japan no mercy in the World Cup quarter-final this Sunday. JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo reports.
RWC XV: Backline of the pool stages
Staff writer DYLAN JACK selects a backline from the individuals who have been impressive in the round-robin stages of the World Cup.
