Les Bleus wary of ‘wounded’ Italy
Head coach Fabien Galthie has cautioned France against underestimating Italy ahead of their decisive World Cup Pool A match on Friday.
O’Connell: Ireland not feeling pressure
Forwards coach Paul O’Connell is confident Ireland can handle the pressure of their final World Cup pool match with Scotland because they are used to high stakes games.
RECAP: New Zealand vs Uruguay
The All Blacks wrapped up their Pool A commitments with an emphatic victory against Uruguay in Lyon on Thursday.
All Blacks’ Ofa makes ‘easy’ oopsie
New Zealand have insisted they won’t be taking minnows Uruguay lightly in Thursday’s World Cup Pool A clash, but Ofa Tu’ungafasi has let slip on the real thoughts in camp.
Schalk: Boks lucky to be world champs
Schalk Brits says it was never part of Rassie Erasmus’ plan for the Springboks to win the 2019 World Cup, but rather lay the groundwork to challenge for the title four years later.
Watch: Tonga turn tables on Boks
Capitalising on a loose pass from Grant Williams, Tonga’s Patrick Pellegrini scored one of the standout tries of the World Cup against the Springboks on Sunday.
Rassie: Boks pick Manie to create tries
Manie Libbok’s goal-kicking remains a hot topic for debate, but Rassie Erasmus says the flyhalf is helping the Springboks play an attacking brand of rugby the fans want to see.
Watch: Eben caught with his pants down
Springbok enforcer Eben Etzebeth whips off his shorts and replaces it with his Tonga rival’s togs at the World Cup on Sunday, briefly exposing a pair of colourful briefs.
Fourie: I need to work on my fitness
Deon Fourie was pleased with his first start at hooker for the Springboks, but the veteran campaigner feared not being able to complete the World Cup win against Tonga.
Nienaber: We did all we could
Coach Jacques Nienaber and skipper Siya Kolisi praised the Springboks’ efforts to beat Tonga on Sunday with a bonus point and remain in the running to defend the World Cup.
