Five Boks who punched World Cup tickets
Following several standout performances in the first two matches in the Rugby Championship, JOHN GOLIATH picks five Springboks who are World Cup bound.
Tekori jilts Samoa before RWC
Samoa have been rocked by the news of star lock Joe Tekori’s decision to retire from international duty with immediate effect.
Steyn in Scotland’s RWC plans
Former Griquas captain Kyle Steyn has been called up to Scotland’s World Cup training squad.
Kleyn in Ireland’s provisional RWC squad
South African-born lock Jean Kleyn has been included in Ireland’s 44-man training squad in preparation for the World Cup in Japan later this year.
Kearns: Kick Jaguares out of Super Rugby
Wallabies legend Phil Kearns believes having the Jaguares in Vodacom Super Rugby makes a complete ‘mockery’ of the tournament.
Montpellier make a play for Pollard
Montpellier owner Mohad Altrad has suggested that Vodacom Bulls and Bok flyhalf Handré Pollard has ‘agreed in principle’ to join the French club after the World Cup.
Ireland’s Leavy to miss World Cup
Leinster and Ireland flank Dan Leavy has been ruled out for the remainder of the year due to a serious knee injury.
De Bruin commits to World Cup role
Swys de Bruin is set to travel with the Springboks to the World Cup in a continuation of his role as the attack coach.
Three Saffas in Japan squad
Wimpie van der Walt, Grant Hattingh and Lappies Labuschagné have all been included in a 20-man Japan training squad for the World Cup.
