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 last man remaining in the TAB's One Punt at a Million competition to be eliminated has won a trip to the Rugby World Cup semi-final and final.

The assortment of South African reaction is as fascinating as the tremors from their World Cup loss to Japan.

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.

Veitchy discusses Japan's unexpected victory over South Africa today during the Rugby World Cup

The world's media react to the great surprise, the shock of all shocks, delivered on day two of the rugby World Cup.

South African media and fans have reacted with predicable fury to the Springboks' defeat by Japan.

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.

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.

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.