Fiji down Tonga in fiery affair, Samoa win big
Fiji beat Tonga 29-19 and Samoa took down the New Zealand Heartland XV 36-19 in their respective World Cup warm-ups on Saturday.
‘I was under a lot of pressure’
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi has hinted that he was worried about proving his fitness in time to make the World cup squad.
France hammer Italy
France scored seven tries to thrash Italy 47-19 and finish their World Cup preparations in style in a final warm-up in Paris on Friday.
Watch: Springbok press conference
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus and captain Siya Kolisi chatted to the media one last time before the squad travels to Japan for the 2019 Rugby World Cup.
Erasmus: ‘All Blacks the team to beat’
Rassie Erasmus says that, considering the depth and experience in the All Blacks’ squad, the reigning champs remain the team to beat at the World Cup.
Bok coach clarifies newcomer’s role
Rassie Erasmus says incoming Springbok consultant Felix Jones will focus on analysing opposition defences during the upcoming World Cup.
Carty at 10 for Ireland
Jack Carty will make his first Test start for an Ireland team featuring wholesale changes for their World Cup warm-up against Wales in Cardiff on Saturday.
Navidi leads much-changed Wales
Josh Navidi will captain a Wales team that features 14 changes and two debutants to face Ireland in Cardiff on Saturday.
World Cup warm-up teams
All the teams from this weekend’s World Cup warm-up fixtures.
Italy tweak pack for France clash
Coach Conor O’Shea has made three changes to Italy’s starting lineup for Friday’s World Cup warm-up against France in Paris.
