World Cup

Eddie Jones in the huddle with the Wallabies

Watch: Mitchell rants at Eddie Jones

Former Wallabies wing Drew Mitchell furiously asked Eddie Jones to “f***ing explain” why Quade Cooper and Michael Hooper are not part of Australia’s World Cup squad.

Cheslin Kolbe in action against Scotland in Marseille

Kolbe switched on for scrumhalf role

Cheslin Kolbe has defended South Africa’s 7-1 split on the bench to face Ireland on Saturday, which could leave the Springbok flyer popping up anywhere in the backline.

Libbok all good for Johnny showdown

Manie Libbok is relishing the challenge of facing Johnny Sexton on Saturday, when the Springboks and Ireland clash in one of the biggest match-ups in the World Cup thus far.

South Africa'sSiya Kolisi (L) evades Ireland's Conor Murray (R)during the second Rugby Test match between South Africa and Ireland at Ellis Park on June 18, 2016 in Johannesburg.

Cips backs ‘special’ Boks to spear Irish

Former England flyhalf Danny Cipriani says the Springboks have “something special” to bring world number one Ireland’s winning run to an end on Saturday.

South Africa's players line up for the playing of the national anthems ahead of the France 2023 Rugby World Cup Pool B match between South Africa and Scotland at the Velodrome Stadium in Marseille, southern France on September 10, 2023.

Nienaber calm over ‘calculated risk’

Jacques Nienaber says calm heads will decide the day when the Springboks, featuring seven forwards on the bench, tackle Ireland in a crucial World Cup clash on Saturday.

South Africa's lock Jean Kleyn warms up prior to the Rugby Championship first round match between South Africa and Australia at Loftus Versfeld stadium in Pretoria on July 8, 2023.

Kleyn a changed man for Ireland reunion

Saturday’s Rugby World Cup game between champions South Africa and world number one Ireland will be a unique match for Springbok lock Jean Kleyn.

Ireland's players celebrate their win on the fnal whistle in the Autumn International friendly rugby union match between Ireland and South Africa at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin, on November 5, 2022. Ireland won the game 19-16.

Ireland poised to match Bok firepower

Irish backrow forward Caelan Doris says he is confident Ireland’s attack can inflict serious damage on South Africa if they match the Boks for physicality on Saturday.