This was a game of breathtaking physicality, but South Africa merely rode it out and played smart rugby win this contest, cranking up the pressure in the second half. There…
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Ten changes for South Africa as Meyer looks to bounce back from Japan defeat
South Africa coach Heyneke Meyer has reacted to the shock defeat by Japan by making ten changes to the Springboks‘ starting lineup for their match against Samoa on Saturday. Eight…
Eddie Jones to coach Super Rugby’s Stormers after World Cup
Japan coach Eddie Jones‘s rise in stock has not been bad news for all South African fans, with the Australian-born mastermind named as the new coach of Super Rugby side…
Analysis: Ten minutes that sealed a magical Japan win
If the endgame of these global tournaments is to catapult the sport into the wider consciousness and inspire fresh fans, Rugby World Cup 2015 may have already reached a zenith. A 34-32 victory for…
South Africa fan cycles 26,000 miles to see team lose to Japan
Former banker Ron Rutland finished his charity bike ride in Brighton in time to watch South Africa play Japan, but it wasn't the celebration he was hoping for
Japan up to 11th, South Africa fall three places in latest World Rugby rankings
The fallout from the weekend’s first round of games has been felt in the latest rugby world rankings table, with the Springboks falling three places to sixth after their shock…
World Cup Highlights: South Africa 32-34 Japan
Watch official World Cup highlights of Japan's historic win over South Africa
World Cup 2015: South Africa 32-34 Japan
A full review of Japan's history-making win over South Africa in the World Cup in Brighton
Here come the (new) boys
Kriel, 21, played full-back for the Bulls in this year’s Super Rugby tournament, but switched to outside centre to make his Test debut against Australia on 18 July, and grabbed…
Letter from South Africa – September
SPRINGBOKS TURN TO VETERANS FOR RWC Coach Heyneke Meyer, as expected, has turned to a core of 2007 World Cup winners for the 2015 campaign. The squad boasted 1297 Test…