Brits to provide surprise positional cover
Bok coach Rassie Erasmus is considering utilising hooker Schalk Brits as an option at No 8 if the need to rest other loose-forwards arises during the pool stage at the World Cup.
Schmidt frets over Ireland RWC selections
Ireland coach Joe Schmidt has described finalising his World Cup squad as the worst couple of days of his career.
Fiji down Tonga in fiery affair, Samoa win big
Fiji beat Tonga 29-19 and Samoa took down the New Zealand Heartland XV 36-19 in their respective World Cup warm-ups on Saturday.
‘I was under a lot of pressure’
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi has hinted that he was worried about proving his fitness in time to make the World cup squad.
Players called for defence enhancement
Springbok players petitioned for a defence consultant at the expense of an attack coach at the upcoming World Cup in Japan.
Jones joins Bok coaching staff
SA Rugby has confirmed the appointment of former Ireland utility back Felix Jones as a defence consultant for the Springboks during the World Cup.
France lock handed RWC lifeline
Paul Gabrillagues will only miss France’s opening game at the World Cup with his six-week suspension reduced following a successful appeal.
Watch: All Blacks’ RWC squad announcement
Coach Steve Hansen reveals the 31-man squad that will be representing the All Blacks at the 2019 World Cup in Japan.
‘A lot of talent in Bok back three’
Bok wing Cheslin Kolbe talks about winning the Top 14 and the Rugby Championship, and why the Boks should never underestimate the All Blacks.
Watch: RWC to be competitive, open
Beast Mtawarira chats about playing in his third World Cup, why the team must stay grounded and the Boks’ brutal scrumming training sessions.
