Italy's loss of two props forced referee Wayne Barnes to call for the scrums in their match against South Africa to be uncontested. South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus has been quick to deny any suggestions of racism in his squad following an incident involving winger Makazole Mapimpi at the end of their Rugby World Cup win over Italy. That has divided opinion in South Africa as to whether Etzebeth should be in Japan at all. Erasmus has worked hard to get a unified and effective Springboks squad gelling for this World Cup, including appointing Siya Kolisi as captain. "We have picked the best guys in South Africa and there are so many different cultures and languages.

Source: Stuff October 06, 2019 21:33 UTC