England bring out big guns for Tonga
Coach Eddie Jones has named a full-strength England lineup to take on Tonga in their World Cup opener in Sapporo on Sunday.
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.
Springboks to honour Chester Williams
The Springboks will have the image of late World Cup-winner Chester Williams embedded on their jerseys in the tournament opener against the All Blacks.
Throwback Thursday: 2018 Bok-All Black thrillers
Relive two heart-stopping 2018 Rugby Championship clashes between the Springboks and All Blacks before they meet in the Pool B opener on Saturday.
Sharing the leadership load
The Springboks will benefit from a strong leadership core at the World Cup, writes former captain JEAN DE VILLIERS.
France pick young halfbacks against Argentina
Romain Ntamack will partner scrumhalf Antoine Dupont for France in their World Cup opener against Argentina in Tokyo on Saturday.
Hansen: Rassie wrong to pressure ref
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has slammed Rassie Erasmus’ comments about officiating ahead of the titanic clash in Yokohama. JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo reports.
Head to head: Who will win RWC?
Editor Craig Lewis and chief writer Jon Cardinelli debate which team they think are most likely to win the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan.
Quotes of the day: ‘It’s a slap in the face’
A selection of the best quotes from coaches and players at the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan on Wednesday.
Blitzboks have special message for Boks
The Blitzboks took time out from their preparations for the Sevens Series to wish the Springboks well for their 2019 World Cup campaign.
