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Samoans cop full force of Bok backlash
Samoa were the unlucky ones who just happened to be next up after the Springboks were humiliated by Japan.
Samoa were the unlucky ones who just happened to be next up after the Springboks were humiliated by Japan.
South Africa went back to what they know, which is being South African and believing in the value of relentless physicality.
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Ian Mellett has plenty of reasons to be a proud South African rugby supporter, and says the loss to Japan on the weekend has not dented any of them.
The TAB's Punt at a Million competition has come to a premature end
They may qualify, they may still miss out, but they will be watched every step of the way - by Samoa and Scotland in particular, writes Wynne Gray.
Japan's victory over the Springboks is so stunning that it is almost in a league of its own, writes Chris Rattue. Nothing explains this result.
Upset South African rugby fan has sold his Springbok jersey on Trade Me after his side's stunning loss to Japan, saying he could never wear it again.
It's the talk of the World Cup - the result that shocked the rugby world. And the winning try in Japan's historic victory was scored by a Kiwi.
In years to come, people will no doubt ask me "Nigel, where were you when Japan beat South Africa?"
Japanese rugby followers, media and players are hailing their team's dramatic world cup victory over the Springboks.
Veitchy discusses Japan's unexpected victory over South Africa today during the Rugby World Cup
Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer has issued an apology to his country after the extraordinary loss to Japan, describing the loss as "unacceptable".
Japan's victory over the Springboks is so stunning that it is almost in a league of its own, writes Chris Rattue.
No player is guaranteed a spot for the quarter-finals, including captain Jean de Villiers, coach Heyneke Meyer revealed at yesterday's Springboks announcement.
Forget everything the Boks have done in the past four years. What matters is the next eight weeks, according to Springbok wing JP Pietersen.
It's high time South African rugby made a bold change and find another name for their national rugby side, writes Chris Rattue.
Choosing between Charles Piutau and Waisake Naholo for the All Blacks is child's play compared to what the Springboks coach Heyneke Meyer faced, writes Chris Rattue.
Under an air of pageantry on a night that threatened to turn stormy in Durban, 30 Springboks were selected to represent their country in England for the World Cup.