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.
Despite a hard-fought battle, Wales managed to claim a 20-19 victory over a 14-man France in Sunday’s quarter-final.
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.
Follow the live action with the SA Rugby magazine team as the Springboks take on hosts Japan in the fourth quarter-final of the 2019 Rugby World Cup.
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.
Follow the live action with the SA Rugby magazine team as Wales take on France in the third quarter-final of the 2019 Rugby World Cup.