Japan

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: South Africa v Japan

Erasmus pleased with win but bracing for big battles

Rassie Erasmus lauded his team for their physicality, intensity, and the respect they showed Japan as they registered an emphatic 61-7 victory at Wembley Stadium in London on Saturday, and although the...

The Springboks down Japan at Wembley

  The Springboks outclassed Japan 61-7 (halftime 26-0) to start the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour with a commanding combination of power and precision in slippery conditions at Wembley Stadium in London...

Boks expect Japan to show big heart at Wembley Stadium

Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick and captain Siya Kolisi said it would be a massive mistake to underestimate Japan going into their opening clash in the November Internationals at Wembley Stadium...

Preview: Ireland and New Zealand Renew Rivalry at Soldier Field

Nine years after one of the most unforgettable days in Irish rugby, Ireland and New Zealand return to Soldier Field in Chicago to renew a rivalry that has come to define the modern era of international...

England head coach role 'uniquely difficult' – Jones

Eddie Jones took charge of England between 2015 and 2022, and is fully aware of the relentless pressure that comes with the job. Eddie Jones says the relentless expectation to win makes the job as England's...

De Allende thrilled about facing club teammates

Japan holds a special place in the heart of Damian de Allende, who has spent a number of seasons playing club rugby in that part of the world, and the experienced Springbok centre said he was very excited...

Disciplinary Decision - Wessels Appeal Hearing

An Independent Appeal Hearing was held today (Wednesday, October 29) regarding the citing and subsequent suspension of Jan-Hendrik Wessels of the Vodacom Bulls which had resulted in a nine-game ban. An...

Porthen to make Bok debut as Erasmus sticks with tested combinations against Japan

Former Junior Springbok captain Zachary Porthen will make his Springbok debut against Japan at Wembley Stadium in London on Saturday as Bok coach Rassie Erasmus named a largely settled match-23 for the...

Flannery expecting to face a psyched-up Japan outfit

Springbok assistant coach Jerry Flannery said the Boks are expecting to face a psyched-up Japanese team when the sides meet in the opening match of their five-week November tour at Wembley Stadium in London...