Faf unfazed by Bok flyhalf role
In the wake of Handre Pollard’s injury blow for the Springboks, veteran scrumhalf Faf de Klerk has stepped up as back-up to fill the No 10 jersey at the World Cup.
Ox fired up for World Cup challenge
Loosehead prop Ox Nche will lay it all on the line to help the Springboks defend the Webb Ellis Cup, and is relishing the set-piece battle with Scotland and Ireland.
Lappies slapped with ban
Lappies Labuschagne will miss the start of the World Cup after the SA-born Japan loose forward and former captain was suspended for three weeks.
‘Nervous’ Boks await formidable Scots
Rocked by the loss of three key players, the Boks will have a leery eye on the clash between World Cup pool rivals Scotland and France on Saturday, writes MARK KEOHANE.
Willemse dropped as France recall stars
SA-born lock Paul Willemse has been omitted, while Antoine Dupont and Romain Ntamack will return to the France 23 for Saturday’s World Cup warm-up against Scotland.
Shock RWC selections for Wallabies
Michael Hooper and Quade Cooper have been axed, and James Slipper replaced as captain, as head coach Eddie Jones named the Australia squad for the World Cup.
Moodie, the new Frans on the block
Rookie Canan Moodie is going to draw inspiration from Frans Steyn’s maiden World Cup appearance and help the Springboks win the Webb Ellis Cup in France.
Eben backs Orie to fill Lood’s boots
Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth is confident Marvin Orie can slot in at No 5 for the world champions in France in the absence of regular second-row partner Lood de Jager.
Nienaber backs ‘best 33’ for RWC glory
Head coach Jacques Nienaber is confident the Springbok squad selected to defend the World Cup in France can bring the Webb Ellis Cup back home.
Veteran Pumas duo miss World Cup cut
Head coach Michael Cheika has announced the Argentina squad for the World Cup in France, cutting experienced wingers Santiago Cordero and Bautista Delguy.
