Watch: ‘Best Bok environment I’ve been in’

Faf de Klerk explains why he had goosebumps at the World Cup squad announcement, and touches on the Boks’ improved decision-making and why this is the best environment he’s ever experienced.

Strength in depth

Rassie Erasmus’ two-prong approach in the Rugby Championship has put the Springboks in a good space, writes JEAN DE VILLIERS.

Laidlaw stars as Scotland turn tables on France

Captain Greig Laidlaw contributed seven points as Scotland claimed a hard-fought 17-14 win over France in their World Cup warm-up at Murrayfield on Saturday.

Hefty ban puts France lock’s RWC in jeopardy

Paul Gabrillagues could miss the World Cup after he was handed a six-week suspension for a dangerous head-first challenge on Scotland flank John Barclay.

France forced to alter RWC squad

Coach Jacques Brunel has called up Virimi Vakatawa to replace the injured Geoffrey Doumayrou in France’s World Cup squad.

‘Disallowed try should’ve stood’

Hear what Argentina coach Mario Ledesma had to say after his side’s agonising 24-18 defeat by the Springboks at Loftus on Saturday.

In-depth look at England’s RWC squad

A behind-the-scenes look at England coach Eddie Jones’ selected 31-man World Cup squad.

Wales suffer Anscombe blow

Wales flyhalf Gareth Anscombe has been ruled out of the World Cup after he sustained a serious knee injury in Sunday’s 33-19 defeat by England at Twickenham.

Ireland wear down plucky Italy

Ireland scored five tries to beat Italy 29-10 in their World Cup warm-up match in Dublin on Saturday.

Whiteley remains under injury cloud

Warren Whiteley is still going through the rehabilitation process for a knee injury and will not be rushed back into action.