Wales: Contenders or pretenders?

Warren Gatland’s Wales have never been better placed to challenge for the top prize and give their coach the fairytale ending he deserves, writes MARIETTE ADAMS previewing the World Cup hopefuls in SA Rugby magazine.

Farrell, Jones to offset English pressure?

England’s captain and coach will need to be at their best if they are to fulfil their potential as title contenders and not succumb to pressures that have led to dramatic collapses in the past.

Italy in 2019: Little threat expected

It’s been three years since Italy stunned the Springboks in Florence. JON CARDINELLI reviews their form ahead of the World Cup in Japan.

Kolbe, Savea share emotional moment

Wing Cheslin Kolbe and flank Ardie Savea showed great camaraderie, embracing after the All Blacks’ 23-13 win over the Springboks in Yokohama on Saturday.

Erasmus: ABs showed great discipline

Hear the reactions of the Springbok coach and captain, as well as their counterparts, following the Pool B opener in Yokohama.

In pictures: Boks vs All Blacks

Check out some of the pictures from the Boks’ 23-13 Pool B World Cup loss to the All Blacks in Yokohama on Saturday.

Highlights: All Blacks vs Boks

The All Blacks used their counter-attacking play to devastating effect in a 23-13 victory against the Springboks on Saturday.

RWC Highlights: France vs Argentina

Watch France claim a narrow 23-21 victory over Argentina in their Pool C clash.

Watch: All Blacks’ intense haka

Check out a snippet of the All Blacks’ passionate haka prior to kick-off in the World Cup opener against the Boks in Yokohama.

Watch: Fan cams, match buildup in Yokohama

SA Rugby magazine’s Jon Cardinelli caught up with some fans and soaked up the atmosphere ahead of the Boks’ World Cup opener in Yokohama on Saturday.