Tonga net a giant Wallaby
Former Wallabies second-rower Adam Coleman has become the latest player to switch allegiances to Tonga in a 35-man squad for the World Cup warm-up Tests.
Bulls lock in England squad
Vodacom Bulls lock Charlie Ewels has been selected in England’s first World Cup training squad, announced by head coach Steve Borthwick on Monday.
Sexton in hot water
Johnny Sexton has been hit with a misconduct letter for his comments towards referee Jaco Peyper in a blow to the Ireland flyhalf’s preparation for the World Cup.
‘All Blacks’ ready to ambush Boks at World Cup
Boosted by former All Blacks and Wallabies, Tonga will target the Springboks for an upset at the 2023 World Cup in France.
Steyn’s World Cup dream over?
The Springboks appear to have accepted that Frans Steyn won’t recover from a knee injury in time to make the final squad that will travel to France for the World Cup.
‘Meneer’ Vermeulen must go to World Cup
Whether chosen to start or play a supportive role, the Springboks need hard man Duane Vermeulen to defend the Webb Ellis Cup in France, writes MARK KEOHANE.
Boks love being written off
The Springboks are at their best when labelled “pretenders, and not contenders” in the quest for World Cup glory, according to MARK KEOHANE.
Former Bok gets World Cup gig
Stefan Terblanche has been included in World Rugby’s 30-member team of disciplinary officials for the Rugby World Cup in France.
World Cup to be Duane’s last hurrah
Duane Vermeulen has confirmed that 2023 will be his final season, while naming a surprise next move to help him stay in top shape for the World Cup.
Dawson: Boks a ‘maybe’ for World Cup final
Englishman Matt Dawson is the latest former international player who has all but written off the Springboks’ chances of defending the Webb Ellis Cup in France.
