World Cup

Serfontein may start at 12

Springbok centre Damian de Allende remains in doubt for the Pool B clash against Scotland on Saturday, reports JON CARDINELLI in Newcastle.

Wales’ resilience to be tested

Wales’ ability to lift themselves for another big match after just five days will be crucial to their cause when they face Fiji in Cardiff on Thursday, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Backline reshuffle for Wales

Wales have made three injury-enforced changes to their backline for Thursday’s match against Fiji in Cardiff.

France bring back big guns

France coach Philippe Saint-André has named his strongest available starting lineup for Thursday's Pool D clash against Canada in Buckinghamshire.

Double blow for Wallabies

Will Skelton and Wycliff Palu will miss the rest of the World Cup due to injuries sustained against Uruguay.

Meyer’s captaincy poser

Heyneke Meyer may be forced to name a brand-new captain for the Springboks’ crunch World Cup match against Scotland on Saturday, reports JON CARDINELLI in Newcastle.

Boks brace for wily Scots

The Springboks will need to beat Scotland at the breakdown and shut out a partisan St James’ Park crowd to win this Saturday, reports JON CARDINELLI in Newcastle.

Jean to finish career abroad

Jean de Villiers is set to end his professional rugby career overseas and not at a South African franchise, reports JON CARDINELLI in Newcastle.