SA bid for 2027 World Cup unlikely
Jurie Roux says SA Rugby is more likely to bid for the 2022 Sevens World Cup than the 2027 World Cup.
Woodward laments Bok decline
Former English World Cup-winning coach Clive Woodward believes the ‘declining’ Springboks will not be one of the sides capable of winning the 2019 World Cup. In a recent column for the Daily Mail, Woodward suggests only New Zealand, England and Ireland look likely to have what it takes to seriously compete for the 2019 title. ‘These autumn internationals now seem to… Read more →
Elton keen to nail down RWC spot
Elton Jantjies concedes that consistency throughout the season will be key if he wants to cement his position as first-choice Springbok flyhalf in the lead-up to the 2019 World Cup. In a candid interview with Rapport newspaper, Jantjies admits his performances for the Springboks in 2017 were below par and that he needs to improve his game immediately, in order to… Read more →
Expectations must be managed
The inevitable delays and lack of clarity around the likely restructuring of the Springbok coaching team means that expectations have to be realigned ahead of the 2018 season, writes CRAIG LEWIS. Last week, the Boks’ season review was expected to take place. With this in mind, many would have hoped for a swift process that saw Allister Coetzee’s fate signed,… Read more →
Australia keen to host World Cups
Australia has announced that it will bid to host the 2021 women’s and 2027 men’s World Cups. Australia hosted the 2003 World Cup, and co-hosted the 1987 tournament, but have never held a Women’s World Cup. ‘The World Cup is the pinnacle for our Wallabies and Wallaroos teams and we want to bring those tournaments home for any player who… Read more →
‘Continuity key to World Cup rebound’
Steven Kitshoff believes the Springboks will be a force at the 2019 World Cup if the core of the current group is retained. JON CARDINELLI reports. The Boks went down 24-22 in Cardiff on Saturday to end their tour and season on a low note. Afterwards, coach Allister Coetzee as well as the players took aim at the TMO’s decision not to… Read more →
World Cup bidding process set for overhaul
World Rugby CEO Brett Gosper says it’s highly likely that the policy of the board recommending a host in future World Cup bidding processes will be scrapped. On 31 October, the World Rugby board’s independent evaluation committee rated South Africa’s bid to host the 2023 tournament as the best. While the board had hoped for the council to rubber-stamp that… Read more →
Coetzee: Bid loss won’t distract us
Allister Coetzee maintains that the Springboks are in a good mental space in spite of the record defeat to Ireland and South Africa’s loss in the 2023 World Cup bid race. JON CARDINELLI in Paris reports.
Revealed: Who voted against SA
Eight national unions and five regional associations – including Rugby Africa – voted for France to host the 2023 World Cup.
Rugby Africa felt ‘ignored’ by SA Rugby
Rugby Africa president Abdelaziz Bougja says SA Rugby ignored the organisation instead of asking for its 2023 World Cup backing.
