Pienaar on standby for worst-case scenario
Rassie Erasmus has revealed that Ruan Pienaar will join the Springbok squad if there is a serious injury at scrumhalf in the coming weeks. JON CARDINELLI in Kobe reports.
Hagibis won’t hurt Boks ahead of playoff
Rassie Erasmus has confirmed that Typhoon Hagibis won’t impact on the Springboks’ preparations ahead of the World Cup quarter-finals. JON CARDINELLI in Kobe reports.
‘Moving matches wouldn’t be feasible’
Editor Craig Lewis and senior contributor Ryan Vrede discuss the unprecedented World Cup match cancellations and predict which teams will make the final.
Boks are right to be wary of Japan
Japan’s progression from 2015 miracle workers to 2019 giant slayers is a success story that should be celebrated, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
World Rugby defend Fukuoka turf
World Rugby are confident that the pitch at the Fukuoka Stadium is up to standard ahead of Ireland’s World Cup match against Samoa.
Moore: All Blacks did not want postponed match
World Rugby have denied a claim from former England hooker Brian Moore that the All Blacks refused to have their final pool match against Italy postponed.
Scotland could take legal action
Scottish rugby chiefs have reportedly notified World Rugby of their willingness to take legal action to ensure their match against Japan goes ahead on Sunday.
Japan drop Wimpie, Lappies loses captaincy
Coach Jamie Joseph has made four changes to Japan’s starting lineup for Sunday’s crunch Pool A match against Scotland in Yokohama.
Tipuric to lead much-changed Wales
Justin Tipuric will take over the captaincy of a Wales team that features 13 changes for their final World Cup pool game against Uruguay on Sunday.
Scotland roll out big guns
Scotland coach Gregor Townsend has made 13 changes to his team’s lineup for Sunday’s Pool A encounter against Japan in Yokohama.
