Five Boks robbed by injury
It’s every player’s dream to play in a World Cup, but sometimes that dream is dashed by an unexpected piece of bad luck. JOHN GOLIATH identifies five unlucky Springboks.
Kolbe has been Boks’ surprise package
Cheslin Kolbe has gone from a left-field hunch to the Boks’ spirit animal, writes Simnikiwe Xabanisa.
England make raft of changes
The inclusion of Owen Farrell at inside centre is one of 10 changes to England’s starting lineup for Saturday’s warm-up match against Ireland at Twickenham.
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.
Best leads strong Ireland
Rory Best is one of a number of senior players to return to Ireland’s starting lineup to face England in a World Cup warm-up at Twickenham on Saturday.
Watch: Georgia’s World Cup bootcamp
Georgia have travelled to an army base for a bootcamp as part of their preparations ahead of the World Cup in Japan.
Watch: Bok captains on RWC chances
Corne Krige, Jean de Villiers and John Smit discuss the Springboks’ chances at the World Cup in Japan.
Willemse won’t be affected by RWC snub
Western Province coach John Dobson says flyhalf Damian Willemse still has hopes of making it into the Springboks’ 31-man squad for the World Cup. DYLAN JACK reports.
Boks boast a back-row abundance
Bok coach Rassie Erasmus will have had a healthy headache when it comes to selecting his best back row options for the World Cup, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Hefty ban puts France lock’s RWC in jeopardy
Paul Gabrillagues could miss the World Cup after he was handed a six-week suspension for a dangerous head-first challenge on Scotland flank John Barclay.
