RWC Power Rankings: One week in
JOHN GOLIATH considers where the top nations rank after the first week of the Rugby World Cup.
John Goliath
Steyn, S’bu the ones to watch
Only a handful of Boks running out against Namibia are likely to force their way into the ‘A team’ with a good outing, writes JOHN GOLIATH.
Time for Faf to get back to basics
The Springboks can kiss their World Cup chances goodbye if Faf de Klerk doesn’t get his act together, writes JOHN GOLIATH.
England overcome Tonga in scrappy affair
Manu Tuilagi scored a first-half brace of tries as England opened their World Cup campaign with a 35-3 win over Tonga in Sappora on Sunday. JOHN GOLIATH reports.
Ratings: Kolbe shines, De Klerk struggles
The All Blacks outsmarted the Springboks to record a 23-13 win in their opening World Cup clash. JOHN GOLIATH rates the Boks following another fierce Test between the two teams.
Fleck: De Allende playing with ‘a quiet confidence’
Former Springbok centre Robbie Fleck says supporters shouldn’t put Damian de Allende ‘in a box’, and that most of the Bok inside centre’s good work around the park goes unnoticed, writes JOHN GOLIATH.
Baby oil gives World Cup different feel
Welcome to the Rugby World Cup in the Land of the Rising Sun, where baby oil could be a key ingredient in lifting the William Webb Ellis trophy, writes JOHN GOLIATH.
Newlands rise to Chester for last time
From tears and sorrow to smiles and warm applause, Chester Williams’ Newlands farewell was fit for a hero, writes JOHN GOLIATH.
Five ways All Blacks may counter Bok defence
The All Blacks will have a few plans to counter the Springboks’ aggressive defence after struggling against it in their last three meetings. JOHN GOLIATH looks at five things Steve Hansen’s men can implement to get past the Boks’ potent line speed.
Chester’s legacy will live on at UWC
Chester Williams may not have had the ‘biggest calves’ in the world, but he was definitely a larger-than-life figure during his time at the University of the Western Cape, writes JOHN GOLIATH.
