World Rugby probes Peyper photo
World Rugby is investigating after referee Jaco Peyper appeared in a photo with Wales fans seemingly mocking France lock Sebastien Vahaamahina.
World Rugby is investigating after referee Jaco Peyper appeared in a photo with Wales fans seemingly mocking France lock Sebastien Vahaamahina.
Have a listen to what Bok scrumhalf Faf de Klerk had to say after being named Man of the Match in Sunday’s quarter-final, before receiving the award from famous Japanese artist Yoshiki.
Check out this post-match clip as Beast Mtawarira embraces and apologises to fellow loosehead prop Keita Inagaki for a tackle that got the Bok stalwart a yellow card.
The Springboks booked a World Cup semi-final date with Wales after defeating Japan 26-3 in their quarter-final clash on Sunday.
Duane Vermeulen says that the soaring Springbok lineout must continue its ascent ahead of the World Cup semi-final against Wales. JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo reports.
Rassie Erasmus believes that the Springboks’ only problem at present is a lack of consistency, reports JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo.
Watch Makazole Mapimpi’s two tries for the Springboks with Xhosa commentary in their quarter-final victory over Japan on Sunday.
After a competitive first half, the Springboks eventually overpowered Japan to book their place in the semi-finals of the Rugby World Cup. JOHN GOLIATH rates the Boks’ performance in the quarter-final.
Jacques Brunel accepted that the red card given to lock Sebastien Vahaamahina was fair but questioned the legality of Wales’ winning try against France.
Japan coach Jamie Joseph admitted his disappointment for his players as their World Cup journey came to an end against the Boks on Sunday.