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.

Head coach Heyneke Meyer is confident the Springboks are capable of beating anyone in the game.

Springbok prop Jannie du Plessis believes the two consecutive losses will make the Springboks' resolve even stronger heading in to the RWC.

For an All Black team on their last legs on the high veld, it was manna from heaven. Patrick McKendry reports.

As recently as last year, Springbok Bismarck du Plessis was widely considered the best hooker in the world. No longer and it's clear Dane Coles has overtaken him.

Justin Marshall writes: South Africa dominated for large patches but would have been left with a feeling familiar.

Dane Coles looks back at his first test at the home of South African rugby, the blockbusting 2013 Rugby Championship decider.

Rugby Editor Nigel Yalden from Radio Sport gives us the rundown on the All Blacks training form ahead of their test against South Africa - with possible thunderstorms on the way.

Michael Cheika has stressed there are "no gambles" in his Wallabies side for tonight's Rugby Championship opener against South Africa at Suncorp Stadium.