England duo axed after altercation
Mike Brown and Ben Te’o have been stood down after they were involved in a brawl during England’s pre-World Cup camp.
Mike Brown and Ben Te’o have been stood down after they were involved in a brawl during England’s pre-World Cup camp.
England coach Eddie Jones has named a 33-man squad for their first World Cup warm-up against Wales at Twickenham on Sunday.
Western Province coach John Dobson has confirmed that Siya Kolisi will play in their Currie Cup match against the Pumas on Friday.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has admitted to being ‘worried’ about trimming the squad for the World Cup in Japan next month.
Wales No 8 Taulupe Faletau has been ruled out of the upcoming World Cup after suffering a collarbone injury.
The Kings will take on World Cup-bound side Georgia, in the first of their 2019-20 PRO14 warm-up matches in Tbilisi next month.
JON CARDINELLI shines the spotlight on Springboks competing in the Currie Cup who may come into World Cup-squad contention in the event of injuries.
All Blacks lock Brodie Retallick has avoided significant damage to his shoulder and should recover in time to be considered for World Cup selection.
Less than two years since copping a 57-0 drubbing at the hands of the All Blacks in New Zealand, the Boks will head into battle against their arch-rivals with confidence at an all-time high. That’s some progress, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Steve Hansen says the All Blacks’ Rugby Championship clash with the Springboks in Wellington will not impact on their World Cup opener later this year.