Forwards fire to offset backline blunders
The Springboks’ phenomenal set-piece and defensive performance against Japan was undermined by poor handling and discipline in their 26-3 quarter-final win, writes JON CARDINELLI at the Tokyo Stadium.
The Springboks’ phenomenal set-piece and defensive performance against Japan was undermined by poor handling and discipline in their 26-3 quarter-final win, writes JON CARDINELLI at the Tokyo Stadium.
Coach Warren Gatland acknowledged that the red card to French lock Sebastien Vahaamahina was a decisive moment as Wales clinched a one-point win in Sunday’s quarter-final.
Wales came from a 12-point deficit to claim a 20-19 victory over a 14-man France side in the World Cup quarter-finals in Oita on Sunday. DYLAN JACK reports.
France lock Sebastien Vahaamahina was red carded for this illegal and dangerous elbow hit on Wales flank Aaron Wainwright in their World Cup quarter-final on Sunday.
Michael Cheika says he knew in the immediate aftermath of Australia’s quarter-final defeat to England that he would quit as Wallabies coach.
SA Rugby magazine’s Jon Cardinelli soaked up the atmosphere ahead of the highly-anticipated quarter-final between the Springboks and Japan at the Tokyo Stadium.
Michael Cheika will not seek re-appointment as Wallabies coach following his side’s heavy defeat to England in Saturday’s World Cup quarter-final.
A clinical forward performance by the Springboks will silence the partisan crowd and pave the way for a comfortable win over Japan, writes JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo.
Due credit was paid to retiring Ireland skipper Rory Best, who couldn’t hide his emotion following their quarter-final loss to the All Blacks on Saturday.
Coach Steve Hansen was a satisfied man after the All Blacks’ quarter-final triumph, while Ireland counterpart Joe Schmidt acknowledged they had been a ‘bit flat’ all tournament.