The three wins by the Springboks at the Rugby World Cup has made South Africa proud, Sports Minister Fikile Mbalula has said.
France are the bugbear of the All Blacks when it comes to the Rugby World Cup and that has the All Blacks on edge.
Bakkies Botha will be fit to face Samoa in South Africa's final RWC Pool D match, says Springbok technical specialist Rassie Erasmus.
The Wallabies hit a few further snags despite blasting the USA in their RWC “bounce-back” encounter in Wellington.
The All Blacks could never be accused of lacking direction after the launch of a satellite navigation device featuring players' voices.
South Africa may have thrashed Namibia but minnow nations have narrowed the gap on the big teams according to IRB figures.
Australia were left reeling from a devastating injury toll after their bonus-point victory over the United States.
Australia have bounced back from their shock defeat to Ireland, to thrash the USA in their RWC Pool C match in Wellington.
France coach Marc Lievremont has defended his selection for their clash with the All Blacks saying it's a team chosen to win.
The celebratory dance Springboks Gio Aplon and Juan de Jongh performed against Namibia had its origins in Nelspruit.
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Dates, fixtures, venues, kick-off times and team-sheets for the next round of matches in the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand.
Controversial short turnarounds at the Rugby World Cup lead to under-par performances, Scotland's doctor has diagnosed.
Perhaps Hanjo is missing something, but he reckons the last thing the Springboks should do ahead of their match with the impressive Samoans, is either concentrate on the playoffs or believe all we have to do in our final game is turn-up.
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