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Jesse Kriel

Rassie Erasmus: Refs made right call with regards to Jesse Kriel tackle

While many believe Springbok centre Jesse Kriel was lucky to avoid further sanction for a dangerous tackle against Scotland on Sunday, Rassie Erasmus says the referees made the right decision.

Rassie Erasmus

Boks laser-focused on Romania despite looming Ireland clash

The Springboks refuse to look beyond their next World Cup clash against Romania, despite the massive battle against Ireland that awaits.

Manie Libbok

Siya Kolisi leaps to Manie Libbok's defence after latest kicking troubles

Siya Kolisi refused to single out flyhalf Manie Libbok for criticism after being asked about his kicking troubles against Scotland on Sunday.

Louis Rees-Zammit

Wales edge out Fiji in nerve-shredding World Cup thriller in Bordeaux

Wales held their nerve in a frantic and pulsating Rugby World Cup clash to beat Fiji 32-26 and put themselves on course for the quarter-finals.

Michael Leitch try

World Cup: Japan overcome strong start from Chile before powering to victory

Japan overcame a strong start from Rugby World Cup debutants Chile but eventually powered to a 42-12 victory in their tournament opener in Toulouse on Sunday.

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Ireland put minnows Romania to the sword with 12-try thumping

Johnny Sexton marked his long-awaited comeback with two of 12 tries as Ireland launched their Rugby World Cup campaign by blitzing Romania in Bordeaux.

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