Japan plan to counter Bok physicality
Coach Eddie Jones says it’s no secret that Japan will be looking to play with ball in hand and run the Springboks ragged in their World Cup opener on Saturday.
Coach Eddie Jones says it’s no secret that Japan will be looking to play with ball in hand and run the Springboks ragged in their World Cup opener on Saturday.
The USA defence will need to contain Samoa fullback Tim Nanai-Williams in Sunday's World Cup encounter in Brighton, writes MARIETTE ADAMS.
Georgia will need a strong performance from captain Mamuka Gorgodze if they are to upset Tonga in Gloucester on Saturday, writes MARIETTE ADAMS.
Argentina have selected their strongest available starting lineup for Sunday's World Cup match against New Zealand at Wembley.
Wales' World Cup preparations have been thrown further into disarray after wing Eli Walker became the latest casualty to be ruled out of the tournament.
England have made just one change to their match 23 for their opening World Cup game against Fiji at Twickenham on Friday.
Wales scrumhalf Rhys Webb has also been ruled out of the World Cup with a midfoot injury.
Wales fullback Leigh Halfpenny will be sidelined for six months with a knee injury.
The Springboks have risen to third in the World Rugby rankings following Ireland's 21-13 defeat against England in London.
Australia ran out 47-10 winners at at Soldier Field in Chicago having led just 14-10 at the break.