Rassie: Japan a ‘scary’ playoff prospect
Rassie Erasmus has reiterated his view about Japan as a World Cup playoff threat in the wake of the host nation’s upset win against Ireland. JON CARDINELLI in Toyota reports.
Rassie Erasmus has reiterated his view about Japan as a World Cup playoff threat in the wake of the host nation’s upset win against Ireland. JON CARDINELLI in Toyota reports.
Watch highlights of Japan’s historic 19-12 victory over Ireland in the Rugby World Cup on Saturday.
Pieter Labuschagne will captain hosts Japan in their crucial Pool A World Cup clash with Ireland in Shizuoka on Saturday.
Jack Carty will replace the injured Johnny Sexton in one of four changes to Ireland’s starting lineup for their World Cup match against Japan on Saturday.
Former Springbok flyhalf BRAAM VAN STRAATEN picks his talking points from the first round of action of the World Cup.
A selection of the best quotes from players, coaches and leaders at the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan on Wednesday.
Highlights of Japan’s 30-10 victory over Russia in the opening match of the 2019 Rugby World Cup.
Japan lock James Moore escaped punishment for this potentially dangerous shoulder charge against Russia. Should he have been carded?
South African-born duo Lappies Labuschagne and Kotaro Matsushima scored four tries between them as Japan battled to a 30-10 victory over Russia in the opening game of the 2019 World Cup in Tokyo on Friday.
All the lineups from the first round of World Cup matches in Japan.