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Rugby World Cup: Nienaber responds to Scotland v Ireland 'match-fixing' concerns

Springbok head coach Jacques Nienaber "hopes" Ireland and Scotland will not resort to match-fixing in their final Pool B match this weekend.

Makazole Mapimpi

Springboks confirm World Cup-ending injury for Makazole Mapimpi

South Africa's Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus confirmed on Monday that Springbok winger Makazole Mapimpi had suffered a tournament-ending injury at the World Cup.

Deon Fourie

Deon Fourie eases hooker concerns with impressive shift against Tonga

Springbok fans would have been delighted to see veteran forward Deon Fourie produce a man-of-the-match performance at hooker against Tonga on Sunday.

Springboks

Examining the pros and cons from the Boks' performance against Tonga

It was a great night for the Springboks in Marseille as they did what they needed to do against Tonga and all but got the job done in Pool B, but not everything went according to plan.

Springboks

Springboks' World Cup permutations: Boks almost certain of quarter-final spot

The Springboks are not yet absolutely certain of a place in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals, but only a highly unlikely scenario would prevent them from advancing.

Rassie Erasmus

Erasmus and Foster trade jabs ahead of Rugby World Cup quarter-finals

Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus wasn't about to let a subtle jab from All Blacks coach Ian Foster go unchallenged.