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SportsTalk Special: Keep calm, and trust the Boks
The 2019 Rugby World Cup has reached the business end of the tournament with the quarterfinals taking place this weekend. Buhle Madulini and John Robbie are joined by Robbi Kempson as the trio unpack South Africa’s game against host nation Japan.
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Head-to-head: Japan and SA's route to their RWC quarterfinal clash
A look at how Japan and South Africa's route to their Rugby World Cup quarterfinal match on Sunday, 20 October 2019.
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Inside the finals stage of the Rugby World Cup
Table of the finals stage of the Rugby World Cup 2019 in Japan.
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Rugby World Cup: Japan v South Africa quarter-final match-ups
Siya Kolisi v Michael Leitch: Both marauding flankers are 'Captain Marvels', talismanic figures who lead by example and should be wearing capes, such is the superhuman impact they have on their teams.
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Balance not just brawn will beat up-tempo Japan - Springboks
South Africa would not be 'one dimensional' and try to just bludgeon a rampant Japan side into submission in their Rugby World Cup quarterfinal on Sunday, according to Springboks forwards coach Matt Proudfoot.
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Springboks lean on local knowledge as they face Japan
When South Africa take on Japan in the Rugby World Cup quarterfinals, the Springboks will be well aware of their pacy game thanks to several players having had stints in the Japanese Top League.
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Kolbe back as South Africa at full strength against Japan
Cheslin Kolbe returns to the side after an ankle injury as the Springboks bid to avenge their "Miracle of Brighton" defeat to Japan at the 2015 World Cup in Tokyo on Sunday.
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Pocket dynamite Kolbe ready to explode against Japan
Once labelled too small to play for the Springboks and told to consider a shift to scrumhalf if he wanted to play top-level rugby, the 25-year-old has silenced his critics with his electrifying pace and nimble side-stepping.
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Mental strength key to Japan's preparation for South Africa clash
Japan know they will need all their wits about them against the experience of two-time champions South Africa in Tokyo on Sunday.
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Eight players to watch in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals
Eight stand-out players from the Rugby World Cup quarter-finalists, ahead of this weekend's games.
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Kolbe, Jantjies '99% ready' for Bok RWC quarterfinal - Erasmus
Rassie Erasmus, South Africa’s director of rugby, said that he expected to have a full squad from which to choose.
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No talk of Brighton Miracle, Erasmus says
South Africa comfortably accounted for the Brave Blossoms 41-7 in Kumagaya on 6 September but the pre-match buildup had been dominated by Japan’s shock 34-32 victory over the Springboks in Brighton at the 2015 World Cup.
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Etzebeth taking SAHRC to court over handling of racism allegations against him
SAHRC commissioner Chris Nissen said that Etzebeth wanted the Gauteng High Court to review the decision to take the matter to the Equality Court.
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South Africa 'almost there' as they await quarter-final - Erasmus
South Africa have finished runners-up in Pool B after they lost 23-13 to the All Blacks in their opening game in Yokohama on 21 September.
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Three-week ban for Josh Larsen after red card against Boks
Josh Larsen attended a disciplinary hearing in Tokyo before an independent judicial committee on Thursday following a dangerous cleanout on Springbok prop Thomas du Toit.
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Dyantyi's team given 21-day extension to gather evidence on doping charge
In August, the Springbok and Lions winger Aphiwe Dyantyi was charged for testing positive for multiple anabolic steroids and metabolites.
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Canada lock Larsen apologises to Boks for red card
Canada lock Josh Larsen visited the South African changing room after the match to offer his apology and wish the Boks well for the rest of the tournament.
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Springbok boss Erasmus hails hat-trick hero Reinach's 'X-factor'
Cobus Reinach, son of late South Africa wing Jaco Reinach, took just 11 minutes to score three tries in a first half where the two-time world champion Springboks scored seven of their 10 in the match.
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Boks qualify for quarterfinals with runaway Canada victory
South Africa secured qualification for the Rugby World Cup quarterfinals with a crushing victory over Canada in Kobe on Tuesday.
