World Cup

Romania a ‘dark place’ to test Bok 10s

Damian Willemse and Faf de Klerk have a risk-free opportunity calling the shots at flyhalf for the Springboks against minnows Romania on Sunday.

Koch keen to crush Oaks

Given a rare start to impress the Springbok coaches, veteran tighthead prop Vincent Koch is champing at the bit to face Romania in the World Cup on Sunday.

Marx suffers injury scare

The Springboks have been left nervously awaiting an update on Malcolm Marx after it was confirmed that he suffered an undisclosed injury in training on Wednesday.

Latest Bok surprise excites Nienaber

Head coach Jacques Nienaber hailed the skill and versatility of the much-changed Springbok 23 to face Romania in the second round of the World Cup on Sunday.

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Williams to wing it in Bok scrumhalf fest

All four scrumhalves will be in action for the Springboks after Jacques Nienaber named the matchday-23 to face Romania on Sunday in the second round of the World Cup.

Wales ring changes for Portugal clash

Head coach Warren Gatland has made 13 changes to the Wales starting XV to play Portugal in their second World Cup Pool C match in Nice on Sunday.

All Blacks veteran matches McCaw’s record

Veteran All Blacks lock Sam Whitelock will draw level with Richie McCaw as New Zealand’s most-capped player in the World Cup clash with Namibia on Friday.

Rassie’s Boks are ‘rugby’s innovators’

The Springboks should be seen as fascinating innovators rather than rugby’s bad guys for using Rassie Erasmus’ wily tactics, writes OLIVER BROWN.

Ian Foster coach of New Zealand (L) and Rassie Erasmus coach of South Africa chat duringg the Rugby Championship test match between New Zealand and South Africa played at Mt Smart Stadium in Auckland on July 15, 2023.

All Blacks shade Rassie’s lights

The All Blacks have thrown a bit of thinly-veiled criticism towards Rassie Erasmus for using coloured lights to communicate with the Bok support staff on the sidelines.