Top players at RWC so far: Boks
MARIETTE ADAMS takes a look at the Springboks’ best performers following the completion of their four pool matches at the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan.
Snyman: I’m still fresh after 80-minute shift
Lock RG Snyman says he is not even tired after his Man of the Match performance in the Springboks’ 66-7 win over Canada in Kobe on Tuesday.
Watch: Larsen’s red card
Canada lock Josh Larsen was red-carded for this illegal and dangerous clear-out on Thomas du Toit in the first half of their match against the Springboks in Kobe on Tuesday.
Blitzboks captain calls it a day
Veteran Springbok Sevens captain Philip Snyman has retired from international sevens rugby.
WP Rugby mum on Newlands future
WP Rugby has offered ‘no comment at this time’ over reports that the iconic Newlands Stadium could be demolished in the near future.
Woodward: Only one team can stop All Blacks
Former World Cup-winning coach Clive Woodward says England are the only team that can deny New Zealand from completing a three-peat of Webb Ellis titles in Japan.
Pocock leads much-changed Wallabies
Coach Michael Cheika has made 10 changes to the Wallabies’ starting lineup for their last pool match against Georgia in Shizuoka on Friday.
Paper Talk: Rupert and Motsepe plan bid for Bulls
A roundup of what some of South Africa’s leading Sunday papers are saying, including an update on a potential mega-money takeover of the Bulls.
The weekend on social media
The SA Rugby magazine team rounds up what the rugby community shared on social media this past weekend.
France survive Tonga scare
France turned in an error-strewn performance but ultimately got the job done as they downed Tonga 23-21 at the Kobe Misaki Stadium in Kobe on Sunday.
