Saffa in, Slade out of England cup squad
Lock David Ribbans will feature at his first World Cup, but Henry Slade was the shock omission from England coach Steve Borthwick’s 33-man squad for the global showpiece.
Beast warns Boks of France ‘C’ team
Tendai Mtawarira has sounded the alarm about the strength in depth of France, and sets the stage for a playoff “spectacle” between the Springboks and the World Cup hosts.
Moodie ‘punches his ticket’ to France
Canan Moodie is hoping that his “special” performance against Argentina on Saturday was enough to clinch a spot in the Springbok squad chosen to defend the World Cup.
All Blacks risk Retallick, Havili for RWC
Veteran lock Brodie Retallick and experienced utility back David Havili were on Monday named in the New Zealand squad for the World Cup, despite injury and fitness concerns.
Libbok a selection ‘luxury’ for Rassie
Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Nienaber will back their tried and tested in naming the Springbok squad to defend the World Cup, but space must be made for flyhalf Manie Libbok, writes MARK KEOHANE.
France lock in doubt for World Cup
Romain Taofifenua will miss at least three weeks of training due to a hamstring injury, according to France’s medical staff, leaving doubts over his fitness for the World Cup.
Boks thrive on being written off
The Springboks have never coped with expectation, and SA players prefer being told that the world doesn’t give them a chance to succeed, according to MARK KEOHANE.
England boss drops World Cup star
Steve Borthwick has cut one of England’s most influential players at Japan 2019, as the head coach narrows down his final squad for the Rugby World Cup in France.
Wallabies: We’ll win World Cup under Eddie
Quade Cooper expects Australia to be among the title contenders in France, despite a heavy loss to the world-champion Springboks in Eddie Jones’ first game back in charge.
Boks at mercy of France’s World Cup plan
The Boks can’t control their destiny at the 2023 RWC as France and Ireland will eliminate one of the southern giants by sending the defending champs into a quarter-final clash against the All Blacks.
