Sri Lankan coach Dav Whatmore was optimistic that his team could still make the Cricket World Cup semi-finals despite a massive 183 run loss to India at the Wanderers on Monday.

Springbok rugby coach Rudolph Straeuli singled out Brent Russell for particular praise after the diminutive flyhalf played a pivotal role in spurring the Springboks to a heart-stopping 33-31 win over Australia.

Springbok coach Rudolph Straeuli admitted that South Africa’s champion pedigree would be put to the ultimate test when the Boks take on Australia on Saturday.