Proudfoot: Opposition determines our bench
Matt Proudfoot says the Boks’ opponents determine the makeup of the replacements bench, while Bongi Mbonambi confirms he’s fit to face Wales.
Recap: Your weekend in rugby
A look back at some of the biggest stories in the world of rugby over the past weekend. Catch up with the news here.
‘We trust our system’
Hear how Rassie Erasmus lauds his team’s excellent defensive organisation despite being under immense pressure in the World Cup quarter-final against Japan on Sunday.
‘We’re proud of what we’ve achieved’
Japan coach Jamie Joseph admitted his disappointment for his players as their World Cup journey came to an end against the Boks on Sunday.
Erasmus: Our subs made a difference
Rassie Erasmus acknowledged that the margin of victory wasn’t a a true reflection of the Springboks’ quarter-final win over Japan.
Watch: Vahaamahina’s red card
France lock Sebastien Vahaamahina was red carded for this illegal and dangerous elbow hit on Wales flank Aaron Wainwright in their World Cup quarter-final on Sunday.
Watch: Fan cams, atmosphere in Tokyo
SA Rugby magazine’s Jon Cardinelli soaked up the atmosphere ahead of the second quarter-final between New Zealand and Ireland at the Tokyo Stadium.
‘We know what to expect’ – Lood
Lood de Jager on the Boks’ expectations from Japan during Sunday’s quarter-final, while Malcolm Marx speaks about his role as an impact player from the bench.
Watch: ‘We are favourites’
We look at what happened in Tokyo on Thursday as the Springboks build toward their quarter-final clash with Japan.
Five top tries from RWC 2019
Five of the best tries scored during the pool stage of the 2019 World Cup, featuring South Africa, Wales, New Zealand and Japan.
