Watch: Mapimpi’s tries with Xhosa commentary

Watch Makazole Mapimpi’s two tries for the Springboks with Xhosa commentary in their quarter-final victory over 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.

Highlights: Wales vs France

Despite a hard-fought battle, Wales managed to claim a 20-19 victory over a 14-man France in Sunday’s quarter-final.

Gatland: The better team lost today

Coach Warren Gatland acknowledged that the red card to French lock Sebastien Vahaamahina was a decisive moment as Wales clinched a one-point win in Sunday’s quarter-final.

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, festivities in Tokyo

SA Rugby magazine’s Jon Cardinelli soaked up the atmosphere ahead of the highly-anticipated quarter-final between the Springboks and Japan at the Tokyo Stadium.

Highlights: All Blacks vs Ireland

The All Blacks thumped Ireland 46-14 on Saturday to book a semi-final date with England next weekend.

‘We pride ourselves on our work rate’

Coach Steve Hansen was a satisfied man after the All Blacks’ quarter-final triumph, while Ireland counterpart Joe Schmidt acknowledged they had been a ‘bit flat’ all tournament.

Highlights: England vs Wallabies

England booked their spot in the 2019 Rugby World Cup semi-finals with a comfortable 40-16 victory over the Wallabies on Saturday.