Paper talk: Elstadt to be left out
A round up of what some of South Africa’s leading Sunday papers are saying, including an update on who Rassie Erasmus could leave out from the Springbok squad for the World Cup.
‘Ireland’s confidence won’t be dented’
Ireland coach Joe Schmidt says it does ‘hurt’ to have suffered a whopping 57-15 loss to England in a World Cup warm-up game on Saturday.
RWC squad debate a sign of progress
The fact that Rassie Erasmus is spoiled for choice on the eve of the World Cup goes to show how far this Springbok side has come, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Itoje helps England overpower Ireland
Maro Itoje was at his physical best as England hammered Ireland 57-15 in a World Cup warm-up at Twickenham on Saturday. DYLAN JACK reports.
Visagie joins Toulouse as World Cup cover
Vodacom Bulls hooker Jaco Visagie has joined French Top 14 title-holders Toulouse on a short-term loan deal during the World Cup.
Watch: Rassie has revived Boks
Craig Lewis and Ryan Vrede believe the Boks have enjoyed an ideal build up to the World Cup, and weigh in on the squad set to travel to Japan.
Flashback Friday: Battle of Boet Erasmus
World Rugby takes a look back at the 1995 World Cup match between the Springboks and Canada which saw three players red-carded at the Boet Erasmus stadium.
Cheika wants ‘unpredictable’ Wallabies at World Cup
Wallabies coach Michael Cheika says his side has focused on being unpredictable this year after naming his 31-man squad for the World Cup,
Pocock, Petaia in Wallabies RWC squad
Veteran flank David Pocock and rookie wing Jordan Petaia have been included in the Wallabies’ 31-man squad for the upcoming World Cup in Japan.
Erasmus won’t be judged on RWC
SA Rugby president Mark Alexander says the Springboks’ performance at the upcoming World Cup in Japan will not determine Rassie Erasmus’ future.
