The weekend on social media
The SA Rugby magazine team rounds up what the rugby community shared on social media this past weekend.
World Cup teams (Round 4)
All the lineups from the fourth and final round of World Cup pool matches in Japan.
Boks wary of ‘quality’ Japan side
The Springboks will have much to ponder ahead of a possible World Cup quarter-final showdown against hosts Japan. JON CARDINELLI in Kobe reports.
Boks brace for heat in Kobe cauldron
The Springboks will need to adjust their approach when they meet Canada under the roof at the Kobe Misaki Stadium, writes JON CARDINELLI in Kobe.
Italian props banned for Vermeulen hit
Italian loosehead props Andrea Lovotti and Nicola Quaglio were handed a three-match suspension each for their involvement in a tip-tackle on Springbok No 8 Duane Vermeulen.
All Blacks pound plucky Namibia
The All Blacks overcame a spirited first-half effort from Namibia to claim a 71-9 bonus-point win in Tokyo on Sunday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.
Can Boks block out the noise?
The Eben Etzebeth saga, as well as the social-media reaction to the ‘bomb-squad’ celebration, are distractions that the Springboks could do without, writes JON CARDINELLI in Kobe.
Erasmus: Steyn did not shoo Mapimpi away
Rassie Erasmus says it’s sad that some people saw something ‘negative’ and misread the situation involving Makazole Mapimpi and a celebration huddle for bench players after Friday’s match against Italy.
Willemse at 15 for Boks
Damian Willemse will start at fullback in one of several changes for the Springboks’ final World Cup pool match against Canada in Kobe on Tuesday.
Highlights: England vs Argentina
Highlights of England’s 39-10 victory over Argentina in their World Cup Pool C clash on Saturday.
