Daily wrap from Japan: ‘Rassie must let ref do his job’
We take a look at what happened on Thursday as the Springboks build toward their opening World Cup clash with the All Blacks.
We take a look at what happened on Thursday as the Springboks build toward their opening World Cup clash with the All Blacks.
The whistle to be used by referee Nigel Owens during the opening match of the World Cup has safely been delivered by two audacious cyclists.
Unpredictable. There is no better word to describe France’s World Cup performances and French rugby in general, writes DYLAN JACK in previewing the outsiders for the bumper edition of SA Rugby magazine.
As part of SA Rugby magazine’s in-depth World Cup preview, we bring you up to speed with key numbers and facts about the hosts Japan.
Russia have had a tumultuous time with regard to their World Cup aspirations, DARRYN POLLOCK highlights some interesting points about the Bears’ progress.
The Springboks will have the image of late World Cup-winner Chester Williams embedded on their jerseys in the tournament opener against the All Blacks.
Relive two heart-stopping 2018 Rugby Championship clashes between the Springboks and All Blacks before they meet in the Pool B opener on Saturday.
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen discusses the difficulty of picking World Cup winners, while Kieran Read talks up the clash with the Springboks as ‘one of the biggest’ of his career.
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen is hoping midfielder Sonny Bill Williams can impact the game positively from the bench against the Springboks on Saturday.
Romain Ntamack will partner scrumhalf Antoine Dupont for France in their World Cup opener against Argentina in Tokyo on Saturday.