World Cup Daily (Episode 2)
The All Blacks and Japan are officially welcomed to the tournament.
The All Blacks and Japan are officially welcomed to the tournament.
World Rugby speaks to Richie McCaw upon the All Blacks arrival in England, with Fiji becoming the first team to be officially welcomed to the tournament.
Jean de Villiers has apologised to Springbok fans for not being able to greet them at Heathrow airport.
The Golden Lions beat the Vodacom Blue Bulls 36-28 at Loftus on Saturday, having led 30-0 late in the first half. SIMON BORCHARDT reports.
Western Province scored three tries within the first 15 minutes of the second half as they secured a 37-27 bonus-point win over the Sharks. CRAIG LEWIS reports.
Carel Greeff scored two tries as Griquas clinched a 32-15 bonus-point win over the Pumas in Kimberley on Saturday.
Fans wished the Boks well at Montecasino before they left for the World Cup.
The Eastern Province Kings overcame a red-card setback to beat the Free State Cheetahs 32-24 in Port Elizabeth on Friday. JON CARDINELLI reports.
South Africa withstood a late surge by Australia to claim a 30-21 victory in the sevens final at the Commonwealth Youth Games in Apia, Samoa, on Friday.
Robert du Preez has replaced Kurt Coleman at flyhalf for Western Province's Currie Cup clash against the Sharks in Durban on Saturday.