Boks to spring surprise in quarter-final?
Deon Davids hinted that the Springboks are holding an ace up their sleeve to outsmart France in Sunday’s World Cup quarter-final.
France cautious over Dupont return
France’s team doctor Bruno Boussagol said they will take an “intelligent” approach to captain Antoine Dupont’s return to full training before this weekend’s World Cup quarter-final.
Schmidt-factor aids All Blacks against Ireland
Ian Foster is thankful that New Zealand has the inside knowledge of former Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt ahead of Saturday’s World Cup quarter-final in Paris.
Ireland holding thumbs over injured stars
Ireland lock James Ryan is to see a specialist to assess how serious his wrist injury is, team manager Mick Kearney said on Monday.
Woodward: France to send Boks home
Clive Woodward predicts that all four World Cup semi-finalists will be Six Nations teams, and expects France to triumph in a close contest with defending champs, South Africa.
Dupont given green light to face Boks
France captain Antoine Dupont moved a significant step closer to playing against the Springboks in Sunday’s World Cup quarter-final.
Fiji coach: England are World Cup dark horses
England could be dark horses to reach the Rugby World Cup final, Fiji’s kicking coach Seremaia Bai said on Monday.
Moore: Wallabies heading for tier-two status
Former captain Stephen Moore says drastic action is needed to save Australian rugby following the Wallabies’ disastrous World Cup pool exit.
Boks eager to tackle Dupont
The Springboks have indicated that they would be more than happy to see Antoine Dupont back on the field for France in their World Cup quarter-final on Sunday.
SA playmaker on Bok flyhalf poser
Warrick Gelant says Handre Pollard and Manie Libbok are “strong personalities” who see and play the game differently, but are both capable match-winners for the Boks at No 10.
