Dr Naidoo put his notepad down. He’d heard enough. Johan had early-onset World Cup neurosis brought on by previous trauma.

Referee Craig Joubert wrongly awarded Australia’s winning penalty in their narrow defeat over Scotland in the Rugby World Cup, admits governing body.

Bryan Habana equalled Jonah Lomu’s record of 15 World Cup tries with a hat-trick in an annihilation of the US to take SA to the quarter-finals.

Pool B shouldn’t be a problem for the Springboks, but whether to recall old hands or give youth its head is vexing Meyer heading into the tournament.

New way of starting rugby’s most dangerous move could cut injuries by 20-25%.