‘Brits-Boks’ have need for speed
Rassie Erasmus believes that the back-row combination of Francois Louw, Kwagga Smith and Schalk Brits will allow the Springboks to push the tempo against Namibia, writes JON CARDINELLI in Nagoya.
Uruguay claim historic win
Uruguay produced the first upset of the 2019 World Cup with an impressive 30-27 victory over Fiji in Kamaishi on Wednesday. DYLAN JACK reports.
Hansen slams trial by social media
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen disapproves of the trial-by-social-media notion after claims that match officials missed incidents of foul play in the victory over the Springboks.
Bok ruck tactics: ‘Genius stuff from Rassie’
Have a look at this very interesting clip from The 1014 Rugby that illustrates just how the Springboks enforced a new ruck technique and frustrated the All Blacks at the breakdown.
‘Boks have to regain momentum’
Coach Rassie Erasmus says it is imperative that the Springboks return to winning ways against neighbours Namibia on Saturday.
Brits to captain Boks at No 8
Schalk Brits will captain a Springbok team that features 13 changes for their second World Cup match against Namibia in Toyota City on Saturday.
Samoa blitz sinks Russia in ill-disciplined clash
Samoa erased a half-time deficit to defeat Russia 34-9 in a chaotic Pool A World Cup encounter in Kumagaya on Tuesday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.
Brits experiment points to change of gear
Rassie Erasmus may follow through with his plan to start Schalk Brits at No 8 in the next World Cup clash with Namibia, writes JON CARDINELLI in Nagoya.
De Jager: No need to panic
Springbok lock Lood de Jager says that their World Cup loss to the All Blacks is no reason to panic ahead of the next match against Namibia on Saturday.
Stick: Boks need to convert
Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick says the team has to work harder to convert their attacking opportunities into points.
