RWC Highlights: Italy vs Namibia
Check out the highlights as Italy claimed a 47-22 bonus-point victory over Namibia in their Pool B clash.
Italy see off Namibia challenge
Italy overcame early jitters to inflict a 47-22 defeat on Namibia in their Pool B World Cup encounter in Osaka on Sunday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.
Saffas Abroad: World Cup edition
SARugbymag.co.za identifies the 14 South African-born players who will be appearing for other nations at the upcoming World Cup in Japan.
Smith ready for final Cheetahs match
Free State Cheetahs coach Franco Smith says he is proud about what he has been able to achieve with the team ahead of the Currie Cup final on Saturday.
McConnochie finally set for England debut
Bath wing Ruaridh McConnochie will make his first start against Italy in the final World Cup warm-up game for England in Newcastle on Friday.
France hammer Italy
France scored seven tries to thrash Italy 47-19 and finish their World Cup preparations in style in a final warm-up in Paris on Friday.
World Cup warm-up teams
All the teams from this weekend’s World Cup warm-up fixtures.
Italy tweak pack for France clash
Coach Conor O’Shea has made three changes to Italy’s starting lineup for Friday’s World Cup warm-up against France in Paris.
France pick Ntamack at 10
Romain Ntamack will start at flyhalf in one of nine changes to France’s starting lineup for their World Cup warm-up against Italy in Paris on Friday.
Parisse to skipper Italy at fifth RWC
Veteran No 8 Sergio Parisse will lead Italy at his fifth World Cup in Japan next month, equalling fellow Italian legend Mauro Bergamasco and Samoan Brian Lima for the most rugby World Cup appearances.
