Williams to ‘step up’ against Namibia

Sonny Bill Williams will spearhead what should be a commanding win for the All Blacks over Namibia at London's Olympic Stadium on Thursday, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Jean set for second chance

Damian de Allende and Jean de Villiers will start in the midfield when the Springboks face Samoa on Saturday, reports JON CARDINELLI in Birmingham.

New-look Cheetahs to face Lions

Sias Ebersohn replaces Fred Zeilinga at flyhalf for the Free State Cheetahs’ match against the Golden Lions in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

Serfontein at 13 for Bulls

Jan Serfontein will return to the Vodacom Blue Bulls’ starting lineup for Friday’s match against the Sharks at King's Park.

Twelve changes for All Blacks

Sam Cane will captain a new-look All Blacks against Namibia at London's Olympic Stadium on Thursday.

Meyer’s big call at 13

The Springboks need Damian de Allende to start at No 12 in the crunch match against Samoa. Heyneke Meyer’s real poser is who to back at No 13, writes JON CARDINELLI in Birmingham.

Boks defend backfiring game plan

Ricardo Loubscher says the Springboks’ issues are minor and that the team will aim to score more tries at this World Cup, reports JON CARDINELLI in Birmingham.