World Cup

Siya Kolisi Jacques Nienaber Handre Pollard

Mallett: Pollard will play at the World Cup

Nick Mallett has slammed Jacques Nienaber’s decision to leave Handre Pollard out of the World Cup squad as “puzzling”, but backed the flyhalf to still play a big role for the Springboks in France.

Hendrikse to fly back into Bok contention

An emotional Jaden Hendrikse is focusing on getting back onto the field for the Springboks in the final two World Cup warm-up games against Wales and New Zealand.

Watch: Tonga star sees red for dump tackle

Tonga’s All Blacks convert star George Moala could be ruled out of the World Cup through suspension after being sent off for a tip-tackle in the warm-up against Canada on Thursday.

South Africa's Springboks' scrum half Ruan Pienaar (C) is tackled by Argentina's Los Pumas N8 Juan Leguizamon during their Rugby Championship second round match at Padre Ernesto Martearena stadium in Salta, some 1580 km northwest of Buenos Aires, Argentina on August 23, 2014.

Pienaar ‘surprised’ by Boks’ scrumhalf shock

Ruan Pienaar has admitted that he was taken aback by Jacques Nienaber’s decision to name four scrumhalves in the Springboks’ 33-player squad for the World Cup.

Handre Pollard loads up to pass the ball in Cardiff.

Pollard ready to face Scotland?

Jacques Nienaber is confident Handre Pollard and Lukhanyo Am will be fit for the World Cup, after the injured Springboks were named on a standby list for the global tournament.

RWC 2007: Glory again

SA Rugby magazine looks back at the 2007 World Cup, which saw the Springboks clinch their second title.

Referee gives a yellow card tp Scotland's prop Zander Fagerson during the Pre-World Cup Friendly Rugby Union match between Scotland and France at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh, Scotland, on August 5, 2023.

Scotland star to tackle Boks despite ban

Scotland will be able to call on the services of Zander Fagerson for their World Cup opener against the Springboks, despite the tighthead prop being handed a three-game ban.

All Blacks handed Peyper boost

New Zealand have been given a timely boost as South African referee Jaco Peyper is reportedly set to handle the World Cup opener between the All Blacks and hosts France.

Kolisi feared for World Cup spot

Siya Kolisi’s name was among those chosen to travel to France but the Springbok skipper has admitted he feared he would miss the 2023 Rugby World Cup.