Boks bigger threat to Ireland than ABs
Ireland have a better chance of progressing to a maiden World Cup semi-final if they face the All Blacks in the quarter-finals rather than the Springboks according to legendary centre Brian O’Driscoll.
Smit: England are Boks’ biggest worry
World Cup-winning captain John Smit says that England may present the biggest threat to the Springboks in the latter stages of the World Cup. JON CARDINELLI reports.
Pocock confirms Test retirement
David Pocock has announced that he will be bringing an end to his 11-year Wallabies career by retiring from Test rugby after the World Cup.
‘Boks must stay on their toes’
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi says he is expecting Japan to play a high-tempo game when they face the World Cup hosts in their final warm-up on Friday.
All Blacks pick Barrett at 10, Smith at fullback
Beauden Barrett will move back to flyhalf in the All Blacks starting lineup to face Tonga in their final World Cup warm-up in Hamilton on Saturday.
World Cup warm-up teams
All the teams from the final round of World Cup warm-ups taking place this weekend.
Breaking down Boks’ midfield
SARugbymag.co.za looks at the Springboks’ midfield options for the upcoming World Cup in Japan.
Breaking down Boks’ back three
SARugbymag.co.za looks at the Springboks’ back-three options for the upcoming World Cup in Japan.
Boks ready to brave Japanese elements
Duane Vermeulen and Cheslin Kolbe say it is difficult to get accustomed to the weather conditions in Japan.
France change World Cup squad again
France head coach Jacques Brunel has named a revised 31-man squad for the World Cup, with lock Félix Lambey and prop Dany Priso missing out this time.
