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Rugby World Cup 2019: Ruthless All Blacks lay down a marker with six minutes of magic

Six minutes of first-half brilliance against South Africa underlined why New Zealand are Rugby World Cup favourites once again.

Kieran Read was delighted New Zealand took the opportunities presented to them by errors from South Africa in the Rugby World Cup opener.

South Africa started vibrantly but were put to the sword by New Zealand in an incredible first-half spell that changed the game.

Tom Brady knows a thing or two about winning and he is supporting South Africa at the Rugby World Cup.

Having been humbled by Japan in their 2015 Rugby World Cup opener, South Africa will be hoping for a much better start against New... Read more

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.