Rugby: New Zealand-raised Japan playmaker recalls ‘miracle’ 2015 World Cup upset over Springboks on 10-year anniversary

Those are the words of first five-eighth Kosei Ono on the 10-year anniversary of one of the greatest upsets in sporting history – when Japan stunned the Springboks with a last-g ...
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Prop forward Porthen to make South Africa debut against Japan

Zachary Porthen will make his South Africa debut against Japan at Wembley on Saturday after being named in the starting side ...

Japan's Eddie Jones dares to dream of another 'Miracle of Brighton' moment against Springboks

Japan's wing Karne Hesketh scored the winning try against the Springboks in their pool match at the 2015 Rugby World Cup. Believe him or not, Eddie Jones reckons a repeat of the Miracle of Brighton is ...

South Africa hand debut to young prop Porthen against Japan

South Africa have given a debut to prop Zachary Porthen in their starting XV for the Autumn International series test against Japan and switched Cheslin Kolbe from wing to full-back for Saturday’s ...
The Citizen

Springboks v Japan: Who will Rassie pick?

The Springbok team to face Japan at Twickenham could be an interesting one, with coach Rassie Erasmus having plenty to think ...
The South African

Rassie Erasmus calls on Springbok fans to fill Wembley Stadium

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has called on all South African fans - and foes - to join him in the stands at Wembley Stadium.