Boks first to embrace Japanese heat

Rassie Erasmus has explained the decision to arrive early in Japan and why he will split his squad over the course of the World Cup pool phase. JON CARDINELLI in Johannesburg reports.

Rassie: I picked the best team

Rassie Erasmus says all the players in the Springboks’ 31-man squad are capable of producing a big performance in a World Cup knockout match.

Rassie’s picks are bold and balanced

Rassie Erasmus could not have selected a much stronger 31-man squad for the World Cup in Japan, writes JON CARDINELLI in Johannesburg.

Who should start at right wing for Boks?

Head to head: Editor Craig Lewis and chief writer Jon Cardinelli debate who should start on the right wing for the Springboks at the World Cup.

Cheika wants ‘unpredictable’ Wallabies at World Cup

Wallabies coach Michael Cheika says his side has focused on being unpredictable this year after naming his 31-man squad for the World Cup,

England make raft of changes

The inclusion of Owen Farrell at inside centre is one of 10 changes to England’s starting lineup for Saturday’s warm-up match against Ireland at Twickenham.

Head to head: Who misses out on RWC ticket?

Mariette Adams and Dylan Jack debate which player will most likely drop out of the Springboks’ current 32-man squad for the World Cup.

Coetzee opens up about untimely injury

Springbok loose forward Marcell Coetzee says the biggest challenge he faces after missing out on World Cup selection due to injury is accepting his reality.

France forced to alter RWC squad

Coach Jacques Brunel has called up Virimi Vakatawa to replace the injured Geoffrey Doumayrou in France’s World Cup squad.

Watch: One month until RWC 2019

There is just one month left until the 2019 World Cup kicks off in Japan on 20 September.