South Africa run away with it in nine-try thrashing of Namibia
7 years ago by The GuardianSouth Africa’s electric wing Makazole Mapimpi scored two tries in Tokyo as they eased to a nine-try 57-3 win over neighbours Namibia, but it was a far from polished performance in their Rugby World Cup...
South Africa v Namibia: Rugby World Cup 2019 – live!
7 years ago by The GuardianRugby World Cup updates from the game in Toyota CityAll the fixtures, tables and results from JapanEmail Lee or tweet him with your thoughts on the game 10.07am BST Rassie Erasmus makes some changes to...
Rugby World Cup 2019 Preview: South Africa v Namibia
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa are aiming to shrug off their opening Rugby World Cup loss to New Zealand and Kwagga Smith believes they will have no problem putting that defeat behind when they face Namibia. The Springboks...
Why Rassie Erasmus parachuted Felix Jones into Springboks coaching set-up
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyRassie Erasmus tried to play the game.
Rassie Erasmus happy to talk up Ireland ahead of likely quarter-final tie
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyNo better man than Rassie Erasmus to kill you with kindness.
Schalk Brits starts in the back row and leads the Boks against Namibia
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa coach Rassie Erasmus has named his team for the Pool B match against Namibia at City of Toyota Stadium on Saturday, 28 September: The Springboks have rotated their squad for Saturday’s...
EXCLUSIVE: Omar Mouneimne analyses the Springboks' defensive structure
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyProfessional defence coach Omar Mouneimne has taken a look at the Springboks' defence and what makes it so effective. During the Springboks' successful Rugby Championship, Rassie...
Trevor Nyakane ruled out of RWC, replaced by Thomas du Toit
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThomas du Toit was en route from France to Nagoya, Japan, on Monday after being called up as an injury replacement to the Springbok Rugby World Cup squad. The 24-year old Sharks prop replaces...
Hansen says All Blacks have 'plenty' to work on despite opening win
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand started their Rugby World Cup campaign impressively but Steve Hansen said: "There's plenty of stuff we can work on." Steve Hansen is confident there is more to come...
“We can come back from this” - Erasmus
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks’ 23-13 defeat by New Zealand in their Rugby World Cup opener had not deflated the belief of Rassie Erasmus, director of rugby, that South Africa could win the trophy for a third time. It...
