Springboks have to consider Japan and not Ireland down the road

Well, well, well. There was a buzz around the Springbok camp with the news that Japan had beaten Ireland 19-12 just before South Africa were due to kick-off against Namibia.

Suddenly the Boks’ potential road to the latter stages of Rugby World Cup 2019 might not include a quarter-final meeting against Ireland. Japan could be on their road now.