Italy thrash hapless Russia
Matteo Minozzi scored a hat-trick to inspire Italy to a 85-15 win over Russia on Saturday.
Matteo Minozzi scored a hat-trick to inspire Italy to a 85-15 win over Russia on Saturday.
Wales are set to officially top the World Rugby rankings for the first time in their history after beating England 13-6 on Saturday in Cardiff.
Wales beat England 13-6 at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff on Saturday.
Griquas claimed a stunning 27-23 victory over Western Province in Kimberley on Friday and became the first side to book a place in the semi-finals.
Andre-Hugo Venter has displaced Jacques Goosen as hooker and captain in one of four changes to the SA Schools team to face England on Saturday.
SA Rugby president Mark Alexander has assured Rassie Erasmus there will no external pressure or interference when he selects the Springbok squad for the World Cup.
The Kings are looking to sign Springbok hooker Bongi Mbonambi in a deal reportedly worth R10-million over the course of two and a half seasons.
The SA Rugby magazine team identify what they would love to see come out of the Boks’ final preparations and game on home soil before departing to the World Cup in Japan.
Uncapped Bath wing Ruaridh McConnochie is set to make his international debut in the second World Cup warm-up match between England and Wales in Cardiff this weekend.
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