World Cup

Dewi Lake scores against Springboks at Loftus Versfeld

Wales ring changes for Twickenham clash

Warren Gatland has named an entirely new starting lineup and elected a new captain as Wales look for back-to-back wins against England at Twickenham on Saturday.

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.

South Africa's flanker Siya Kolisi (C) looks on during the South Africa Rugby World Cup squad announcement in Johannesburg on August 8, 2023.

Fans: Boks to crush it, or crash out

The announcement of the Bok World Cup squad has received a mixed response from fans who are divided over SA’s prospects in France.

South Africa's Handre Pollard warms up for the captain's run in Gold Coast on September 17, 2021, ahead of Rugby Championship round four clash with Australia.

Bok captains lament loss of injured trio

The absence of three injured first-choice players will be a massive challenge for South Africa in their World Cup defence, according to three former Springbok captains.

Nienaber backs ‘best 33’ for RWC glory

Head coach Jacques Nienaber is confident the Springbok squad selected to defend the World Cup in France can bring the Webb Ellis Cup back home.

Handre Pollard loads up to pass the ball in Cardiff.

Pollard, Am on Bok standby list

The Springboks have confirmed that Handre Pollard and Lukhanyo Am will travel to the UK after being included on a nine-player standby list for the World Cup.

South Africa's flanker and captain Siya Kolisi (1st row 6th R) poses for a photograph with the South Africa Rugby World Cup squad in Johannesburg on August 8, 2023. - South Africa Rugby World Cup squad conists of: Steven Kitshoff, Vincent Koch, Frans Malherbe, Ox Nche, Trevor Nyakane, Bongi Mbonambi, Malcolm Marx, Eben Etzebeth, Jean Kleyn, Marvin Orie, RG Snyman, Pieter-Steph du Toit, Siya Kolisi, Kwagga Smith, Marco van Staden, Duane Vermeulen, Jasper Wiese, Deon Fourie, Franco Mostert, Faf de Klerk, Jaden Hendrikse, Cobus Reinach, Grant Williams, Manie Libbok, Damian Willemse, Damian de Allende, Andre Esterhuizen, Jesse Kriel, Kurt-Lee Arendse, Cheslin Kolbe, Willie le Roux, Makazole Mapimpi, Canan Moodie.

Boks unveil surprise picks for World Cup

The Boks will travel to the 2023 Rugby World Cup with four scrumhalves, a former Ireland lock and their oldest debutant after a trio of key players were ruled out.