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New Zealand's lock Scott Barrett leaves leaves the pitch after being sent off during the pre-World Cup Rugby Union match between New Zealand and South Africa at Twickenham Stadium in west London, on August 25, 2023.

Barrett cited for Twickenham blunder

The All Blacks are facing a nervous wait after it was confirmed that Scott Barrett will appear before an independent disciplinary committee for his red card against South Africa at Twickenham.

Australia's head coach Eddie Jones watches his players as they warm up ahead of the pre-World Cup rugby union international Test match between France and Australia at Stade de France in Saint- Denis, on the outskirts of Paris on August 27, 2023.

Eddie ‘confident’ for World Cup

Eddie Jones is staying “confident” of Australia’s chances at the Rugby World Cup despite suffering a heavy 41-17 loss to France, a fifth straight defeat since he took over.

Boks will go all the way

The Springboks will hammer France in the World Cup final to retain their status as world champions, writes MARK KEOHANE.

Les Bleus blow away Wallabies

Winger Damian Penaud scored twice as World Cup hosts France eased past Australia in Paris on Sunday in both teams’ final warm-up game before the tournament.

New Zealand's prop Tyrel Lomax leaves the field after receiving medical treatment to a knee injury during the pre-World Cup Rugby Union match between New Zealand and South Africa at Twickenham Stadium in west London, on August 25, 2023.

All Blacks sweat for World Cup opener

A gash from Damian Willemse’s boots has left New Zealand a man light in the front row, while the All Blacks wait to hear on Scott Barrett’s fate.

LIVE: France vs Australia

Follow the live action as France host the Wallabies in a Rugby World Cup warm-up match at the Stade de France. #FRAvAUS

Australia's lock Will Skelton (C) is tackled during the rugby union Test match between Italy and Australia on November 12, 2022 at the Artemio-Franchi stadium in Florence, Tuscany.

Skelton leads Wallabies in Paris mission

La Rochelle lock Will Skelton will captain Australia for the first time in this weekend’s Rugby World Cup warm-up against tournament hosts France.

Willemse locks in for France warm-up

SA-born second-row titan Paul Willemse starts in France’s final World Cup prep match against Australia this weekend, head coach Fabien Galthie 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.