Test teams (17 August)
Reflect on this weekend’s teams to play in the World Cup warm-ups.
SA Schools A fight back to draw with Wales
SA Schools A produced a second-half comeback to claim a 31-31 draw in a nailbiting contest with Wales in Paarl on Tuesday. DYLAN JACK reports.
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.
Highlights: SA Schools vs Wales
Highlights of SA Schools’ 23-13 victory over Wales U18 at Paul Roos in Stellenbosch.
All Blacks still No 1, Boks drop to fifth
The All Blacks retained the world No 1 ranking after Wales squandered a golden opportunity to unseat them at the top, while the Boks slipped to fifth.
England snap Wales’ winning streak
England claimed a commanding 33-19 victory over Wales in their World Cup warm-up Test at Twickenham on Sunday.
Wales provisionally top in rankings
Wales have climbed to the top of the World Rugby rankings after the All Blacks’ shock defeat by Australia in the Rugby Championship.
All Blacks could lose top ranking
The All Blacks will lose their No 1 spot in the World Rugby rankings if they lose to the Wallabies in Perth on Saturday.
England leave out Brown, Te’o
England coach Eddie Jones has named a 33-man squad for their first World Cup warm-up against Wales at Twickenham on Sunday.
Wales suffer Faletau blow
Wales No 8 Taulupe Faletau has been ruled out of the upcoming World Cup after suffering a collarbone injury.
