RWC to use review bunker, shot clock
The review bunker and shot clock for goal-kicks will feature at the upcoming World Cup in France, World Rugby has announced.
Willemse a force in France RWC squad
SA-born lock Paul Willemse has been named in hosts France’s World Cup squad by Fabien Galthie, with flanker Anthony Jelonch also included despite nursing a serious knee injury.
No Folau for Tonga at World Cup
In a blow to Tonga’s World Cup aspirations, fullback Israel Folau has been omitted from Toutai Kefu’s 32-man squad for the showpiece in France due a lingering knee injury.
Champs on track for RWC defence
The Springboks still have room for improvement, yet wing Canan Moodie and prop Ox Nche believe the world champions are set to peak at the right time at the World Cup.
Long live King Kolisi!
The Springboks’ mauling of Wales in Cardiff on Saturday was secondary to Siya Kolisi’s triumphant return to Test rugby after a long injury lay-off, writes MARK KEOHANE.
Kolisi: Our best is yet to come
Springbok skipper Siya Kolisi is confident the defending world champions have laid the building blocks for their team combinations and style of play to all click in France.
Gatland writes off Bok Test
Warren Gatland said that Liam Williams and Dan Biggar could have faced the Springboks on Saturday, but “there was no point” risking the Wales veterans before the World Cup.
Hotshot coach answers Eddie’s SOS
Wallabies boss Eddie Jones has roped in one of the rising stars in Australian coaching, following the exit of a member staff on the eve of their departure for the World Cup.
Kolbe takes Canan under his wing
World Cup hero Cheslin Kolbe is excited to face Wales on Saturday, as part of a new-look Springbok back three that includes rising star Canan Moodie.
Bok World Cup jersey revealed
The wait to unveil South Africa’s kit for the World Cup has seemingly ended, with the first look at the jersey – and placement of the Springbok emblem – being revealed.
