Breaking down Boks’ midfield
SARugbymag.co.za looks at the Springboks’ midfield options for the upcoming World Cup in Japan.
‘I didn’t know’ defence won’t fly
Saids CEO Khalid Galant says Springbok wing Aphiwe Dyantyi will find it difficult to prove due diligence after he tested positive for multiple banned substances.
Pocock returns to lead Wallabies
David Pocock will captain the Wallabies in his first game back when they take on Samoa in a World Cup warm-up in Parramatta on Saturday.
Japan’s Lappies to front Boks
Lappies Labuschagne has been named in Japan’s starting lineup to take on the Springboks in Kumagaya on Friday.
Boks ready to brave Japanese elements
Duane Vermeulen and Cheslin Kolbe say it is difficult to get accustomed to the weather conditions in Japan.
France change World Cup squad again
France head coach Jacques Brunel has named a revised 31-man squad for the World Cup, with lock Félix Lambey and prop Dany Priso missing out this time.
James Small: A hero remembered
Late Bok great James Small has left a legacy that will never be forgotten, writes CLINTON VAN DER BERG.
World Rugby rejects Jones’ bold call
England coach Eddie Jones has been blocked from using all 31 squad members in their World Cup warm-up against Italy on Friday.
Wallabies veteran confirms impending retirement
Wallabies prop Sekope Keou has announced that he will retire from Test rugby following the World Cup in Japan later this year.
Brits to provide surprise positional cover
Bok coach Rassie Erasmus is considering utilising hooker Schalk Brits as an option at No 8 if the need to rest other loose-forwards arises during the pool stage at the World Cup.
