Kriel nursing minor injury

Jesse Kriel was ruled out of selection for Saturday’s clash with Namibia after suffering a knock to his hamstring during the 23-13 defeat by the All Blacks.

Folau’s international return in jeopardy

Israel Folau’s desire to represent Tonga in a rugby league match has hit a political snag after the Tongan prime minister got involved.

Hansen slams trial by social media

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen disapproves of the trial-by-social-media notion after claims that match officials missed incidents of foul play in the victory over the Springboks.

Bok ruck tactics: ‘Genius stuff from Rassie’

Have a look at this very interesting clip from The 1014 Rugby that illustrates just how the Springboks enforced a new ruck technique and frustrated the All Blacks at the breakdown.

‘Boks have to regain momentum’

Coach Rassie Erasmus says it is imperative that the Springboks return to winning ways against neighbours Namibia on Saturday.

Brits to captain Boks at No 8

Schalk Brits will captain a Springbok team that features 13 changes for their second World Cup match against Namibia in Toyota City on Saturday.

Gary Gold’s key assets

SA Rugby magazine takes a look at USA coach Gary Gold and the players he will be counting on at the World Cup.

‘Herschel a special player’

SA Rugby magazine looks at what happened on Tuesday in Nagoya as the Springboks build toward their next World Cup clash with Namibia.

Read, Perenara planned dual-led haka

All Blacks scrumhalf Aaron Smith says the squad only found out both Kieran Read and TJ Perenara would lead their haka against the Springboks the day before the Test.

World Rugby acknowledges officiating issue

World Rugby has issued a damning statement acknowledging that the performance of officials at the start of the World Cup has not consistently met the desired standards.