Du Toit set for Ulster loan
Springbok prop Thomas du Toit looks set to join Ulster on a short-term loan move as injury cover for the duration of the upcoming World Cup.
Springbok prop Thomas du Toit looks set to join Ulster on a short-term loan move as injury cover for the duration of the upcoming World Cup.
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.
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.
Follow the live action as the Springboks take on Japan at the Kumagaya Stadium in their final Rugby World Cup warm-up match.
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.
Springbok scrumhalf Joost van der Westhuizen had a spectacular duel with All Blacks wing Jonah Lomu during the 1995 World Cup final.
Alun Wyn Jones has returned to the starting lineup to lead Wales in their final World Cup warm-up against Ireland in Dublin on Saturday.
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.
Ahead of the World Cup warm-up between Japan and the Springboks, take a look back at the 2015 World Cup pool match between the two sides in Brighton.
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.