World Cup warm-up teams

All the teams from this weekend’s World Cup warm-up fixtures.

Soyizwapi is moving and shaking

Siviwe Soyizwapi has shouldered extra responsibility as a player and leader for the Blitzboks, writes MARIETTE ADAMS.

Shifting the Status Quo

Coaches Mzwakhe Nkosi and Phiwe Nomolomo share a strong bond that has benefitted the SA Schools squads, writes DYLAN JACK.

RWC: How Rassie’s Boks measure up

JON CARDINELLI compares the balance between youth and experience in the 2019 World Cup squad with those that travelled to the 2015, 2011 and 2007 tournaments.

Pichot slams ‘ridiculous’ world rankings

World Rugby vice-president and former Argentina international Agustin Pichot has joined the chorus of criticism against the official Test rankings.

Throwback Thursday: Habana heroics

Marvel again at Springbok wing Bryan Habana’s classic intercept try against Argentina in the semi-finals of the 2007 World Cup.

Labuschagne, Van der Walt in Japan World Cup squad

Lappies Labuschagne and Wimpie van der Walt have both been included in hosts Japan’s 31-man squad for the upcoming World Cup.

Griquas coach resigns for ‘a higher level’

Griquas coach Brent Janse van Rensburg will be leaving the union at the end of the Currie Cup season for a higher-level position.

Watch: Tackling key talking points

SA Rugby magazine editor Craig Lewis and senior contributor Ryan Vrede discuss the Boks’ World Cup squad and a couple of unexpected bombshells.

Hansen: All Blacks have advantage

Coach Steve Hansen believes the All Blacks have an advantage over the competition heading into the World Cup in Japan.