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 Cup teams (Round 4)

All the lineups from the fourth and final round of World Cup pool matches in Japan.

Waiting game for in-limbo Boks

With the Boks bunkering down in Kobe as typhoon Hagibis looms, the big focus will be on the outcome of Sunday’s battle between Scotland and Japan if it goes ahead, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

‘Typhoon gods smiling down on England’

England coach Eddie Jones has welcomed the cancellation of his team’s final pool game against France for safety reasons.

Brits worth his weight in green and gold

Schalk Brits’ contributions on and off the field for the Springboks have vindicated Rassie Erasmus’ decision to persuade the veteran hooker to come out of retirement, writes JOHN GOLIATH.

Reinach races to record as Boks crush Canada

Cobus Reinach scored the earliest hat-trick in World Cup history as the Springboks thrashed Canada 66-7 on Tuesday to clinch their place in the World Cup playoffs. JON CARDINELLI at the Kobe Misaki Stadium reports.

Under-fire officials in a spot of bother

The game is being brought into serious disrepute over confusion surrounding refereeing inconsistencies at the tackle point, and there’s no clear solution in sight, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

The time for tolerance is now

The Makazole Mapimpi and Eben Etzebeth incidents have revealed the ugly underbelly of a sport still divided by some along racial lines, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Kolbe magic defies laws of physics

Cheslin Kolbe has received due praise for his attacking X factor, but it’s his defence and aerial skills that have elevated the wing to new heights, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Erasmus: Kolisi peaking at the right time

Rassie Erasmus on the physical challenge that Canada will pose, while Cobus Reinach and Thomas du Toit speak about getting their first starts at the World Cup.