Strauss starts for Boks

Adriaan Strauss will start at hooker in one of eight changes to the Springbok team facing Samoa at Villa Park on Saturday.

Williams to ‘step up’ against Namibia

Sonny Bill Williams will spearhead what should be a commanding win for the All Blacks over Namibia at London's Olympic Stadium on Thursday, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Jean set for second chance

Damian de Allende and Jean de Villiers will start in the midfield when the Springboks face Samoa on Saturday, reports JON CARDINELLI in Birmingham.

Twelve changes for All Blacks

Sam Cane will captain a new-look All Blacks against Namibia at London's Olympic Stadium on Thursday.

Meyer’s big call at 13

The Springboks need Damian de Allende to start at No 12 in the crunch match against Samoa. Heyneke Meyer’s real poser is who to back at No 13, writes JON CARDINELLI in Birmingham.

Boks defend backfiring game plan

Ricardo Loubscher says the Springboks’ issues are minor and that the team will aim to score more tries at this World Cup, reports JON CARDINELLI in Birmingham.