LIVE: Australia vs Fiji
Follow the live action as the Wallabies face the Flying Fijians in Saint-Étienne. #RWC2023 #AUSvFIJ
Wallabies deny ‘mind games’
Assistant coach Dan Palmer has denied Australia are playing mind games over the possible inclusion of captain Will Skelton against Fiji at the World Cup.
Boks bracing to chop down Oaks
The Springboks have dismissed talk that Romania are minnows and expect a physical and tough Test in their World Cup clash in Bordeaux on Sunday.
Stick: Pollard an ‘option’ for Boks
Assistant coach Mzwandile Stick has confirmed flyhalf Handre Pollard is among the candidates to replace injured hooker Malcolm Marx in the Springboks’ World Cup squad.
LIVE: South Africa vs Romania
Follow the live action as the Springboks face Romania in Bordeaux. #RWC2023 #RSAvROU
Bongi backs Brannas to fill big boots
Skipper Bongi Mbonambi is confident Deon Fourie can slot in at hooker for the Springboks in France in the absence of regular Bomb Squad member Malcolm Marx.
Jake: Pollard’s Bok call-up is crucial
Jake White understands it will be tough on incumbent Manie Libbok, but says the Boks can ill-afford not to rope in flyhalf Handre Pollard for the rest of the World Cup.
RECAP: England vs Japan
England recovered from a slow start in Nice on Sunday to bank a convincing win against Japan in a Pool D.
Foster rues De Groot red card
A late red card for prop Ethan de Groot for a dangerous tackle was the one blip in an otherwise pleasing All Blacks win on Friday, according to head coach Ian Foster.
England back Ludlum, Vunipola on bench
England have named Lewis Ludlam in place of Billy Vunipola at No 8 for the World Cup Pool D clash with Japan after his impressive defensive stint against Argentina.
