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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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Crotty out, Sonny Bill on bench for All Blacks against Ireland
In-form Anton Lienert-Brown and Jack Goodhue got the nod for the defending champions in midfield, with coach Steve Hansen saying it had been a tough proposition to sort out his centre combination.
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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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If Wallabies' backs click, then watch out England, says White
The Wallabies face a confident England, whose pack are one of the best in the tournament, in the first quarterfinal in Oita on Saturday.
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Peyper to notch 50th Test in charge in Wales vs France QF
The milestone will see him become only the third South African referee to officiate 50 Tests, along with Craig Joubert and Jonathan Kaplan.
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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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14-man Ireland thrash Samoa to reach World Cup quarter-finals
With Ireland safely through to the play-offs, it leaves Japan and Scotland in a straight shoot-out on Sunday for the remaining Pool A slot.
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Wallabies overcome tough Georgia ahead of World Cup knockouts
Wales' 27-19 win over Fiji on Wednesday had guaranteed the Wallabies a place in the last eight, with the Welsh playing minnows Uruguay on Sunday in a match that should see them book the pool winners' spot.
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Scotland on the offensive over Typhoon cancellations
A decision on the game in Yokohama will be made on Sunday when officials are able to assess the level of damage from Typhoon Hagibis, which has already forced the cancellation of two games due to be played on Saturday.
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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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Typhoon danger hits Rugby World Cup, Grand Prix
The threat of extreme weather ahead of Typhoon Hagibis has led to the cancellation of two weekend games at the Rugby World Cup.
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Italy out as World Cup games called off for first time due to typhoon
With the huge storm set to potentially devastate parts of Japan, Italy’s game against New Zealand in Toyota and England’s match against France in Yokohama on Saturday have been cancelled.
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Wales beat Fiji to reach World Cup quarters, put Australia through
The result also guaranteed Australia's progress to the last eight ahead of their final Pool D game against Georgia on Friday.
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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.
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WC ANC wants SA Rugby Union to withdraw Etzebeth from Springboks
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has filed legal papers with the Equality Court on behalf of the community.
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SportsTalk Special – How good is Cheslin Kolbe?
South Africa all but secured their spot in the quarterfinals of the Rugby World Cup with a 49-3 win over Italy in their penultimate pool match. Buhle Madulini, John Robbie and Robbie Kempson dissect the performance against the Azzurri, where the Springboks still need to improve and look ahead to the match against Canada.
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Bokke eat Italian for lunch
South Africa kept their hopes of moving into the quarterfinals of the Rugby World Cup well in hand with a 49-3 win over Italy on Friday. South Africa will take on Canada in their next match on 10 October.
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Kolbe stars as Boks thrash 14-man Italy
South Africa kept their hopes moving into the next round of the Rugby World Cup well in hand with a 49-3 win over Italy.
