Reaction, October 20, 2019

Happy Boks “talk” themselves into Rugby World Cup last four
The Springboks produced a second half revival to clinch a place in the RWC semi-finals after a ‘nervous’ first 40 raised hopes for a packed home crowd of a repeat of the ‘Miracle of Brighton’ which had seen Japan beat South Africa four years ago.

Special feature, October 20, 2019

Live updates - Springboks v Japan from Tokyo
Follow the action as it happens all the way from Tokyo Stadium, where Japan take on the Springboks in the fourth and final Rugby World Cup quarter-final from 12h15 (SA time) on Sunday.

Match report, October 20, 2019

Springboks dig deep to end Japan's RWC fairy tale
The Springboks will face Wales in the Rugby World Cup semi-final after booking their place in the top four of the international spectacle by defeating tournament hosts, Japan, 26-3 at the Tokyo Stadium in a thrilling quarter-final on Sunday.

Match report, October 20, 2019

South Africa tripped up in final of Tusker Safari Sevens
South Africa lost 19-14 to Kenya's Morans team in the final of the Tusker Safari Sevens at RFUEA Grounds in Nairobi after a slow start in the first half saw the visitors concede 19 points against the locals.

Highlights, October 20, 2019

Video: Boks too good for Japan in RWC quarter-final
The Springboks outscored Japan by three tries to nil as they progressed to the Rugby World Cup semi-finals after a 26-3 win over Japan in Tokyo on Sunday.

Match report, October 20, 2019

Wales beat 14-man France to secure RWC semi-final spot
Ross Moriarty (replacement looseforward) scored a try with six minutes left as Wales snatched a thrilling comeback victory by 20-19 over 14-man France in Oita to book their place in the Rugby World Cup semi-finals.

Match report, October 19, 2019

England outgun Wallabies by four tries to one
Captain Owen Farrell delivered 20 points with a flawless kicking performance and Jonny May scored a brace of tries as England powered into the Rugby World Cup 2019 semi-finals with a 40-16 win over Australia.

Match report, October 19, 2019

NZ make statement of intent with emphatic win over Ireland
New Zealand underlined their status as the team to beat at this World Cup as the ruthless champions made light work of what was supposed to be the toughest of challenges against Ireland and roared into the semi-finals with a vintage display in their 46-14 win.

Tournament news, October 19, 2019

South Africa top Pool B at Tusker Safari Sevens
South Africa beat Burundi (61-0), Kenya's Morans (17-12) and Uganda (19-17) on the first day of the Tusker Safari Sevens in Kenya to finish the opening day undefeated.

News, October 18, 2019

“We’re treating Japan as a Tier One nation” – De Jager
The Springboks have mentally elevated Japan’s rugby status in preparation for Sunday’s nation-stopping Rugby World Cup quarter-final against the tournament hosts.

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