Former coach: TMO interference is tedious
The SA Rugby magazine team rounds up some of the interesting news snippets making headlines around the world.
England overpower plucky USA
A powerhouse display from the England pack saw them claim a 45-7 victory over the USA in their second World Cup match in Kobe on Thursday. DYLAN JACK reports.
Quotes of the day: ‘It’s a slap in the face’
A selection of the best quotes from coaches and players at the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan on Wednesday.
May: England have brilliant players
Wing Jonny May says there is genuine reason to believe England can achieve something special at the World Cup in Japan.
Farrell changes tackle technique
England captain Owen Farrell has been altering his tackle technique to conform to World Rugby’s updated guidelines regarding no-arms tackles.
‘I’m still the best fullback for England’
Fullback Mike Brown says that despite his omission from England’s World Cup Squad, he is still the best option available to coach Eddie Jones.
McConnochie finally set for England debut
Bath wing Ruaridh McConnochie will make his first start against Italy in the final World Cup warm-up game for England in Newcastle on Friday.
World Rugby rejects Jones’ bold call
England coach Eddie Jones has been blocked from using all 31 squad members in their World Cup warm-up against Italy on Friday.
McConnochie set for England debut
Uncapped Bath wing Ruaridh McConnochie is set to make his international debut in the second World Cup warm-up match between England and Wales in Cardiff this weekend.
In-depth look at England’s RWC squad
A behind-the-scenes look at England coach Eddie Jones’ selected 31-man World Cup squad.
