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Having been humbled by Japan in their 2015 Rugby World Cup opener, South Africa will be hoping for a much better start against New Zealand.
Kieran Read says New Zealand know exactly what to expect from South Africa in Saturday's huge showdown in Yokohama.
Springboks boss Rassie Erasmus has sought to put pressure on Rugby World Cup referee Jerome Garces, says New Zealand coach Steve Hansen.
Beauden Barrett will start at full-back as the All Blacks named an experienced team for their meeting with South Africa.
Japan were meant to stand no chance against mighty South Africa but sprang the biggest upset in Rugby World Cup history in Brighton.
Rassie Erasmus has named an unchanged side to face New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup and asked officials to treat South Africa fairly.
Ahead of the Rugby World Cup, three Omnisport writers take a look at the main talking points for the tournament in Japan.
The optimism around South Africa going into the Rugby World Cup is "absolutely incredible", according to Bryan Habana.
Ahead of the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan, we look at five young players capable of making their mark on the international stage.
A knee sprain sustained in South Africa's win over Japan on Friday will not stop Trevor Nyakane being ready for the Rugby World Cup.
One of the best wings in South African rugby history, World Cup winner Chester Williams died on Friday.
Japan were unable to repeat their shock 2015 Rugby World Cup success over South Africa, largely due to Makazole Mapimpi's hat-trick.
Pieter-Steph du Toit will make his 50th appearance for South Africa against Japan while Siya Kolisi will captain a strong team.
Aphiwe Dyantyi has been formally charged with a doping violation by the South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport.
Rassie Erasmus named his Rugby World Cup squad on Monday, with Eben Etzebeth involved despite the South Africa star's off-field drama.
Sbu Nkosi dazzled but South Africa were not at their best, earning a battling win against Argentina in their Rugby World Cup warm-up.
