Boks will be big in Japan
Japan is set to play host to a Rugby World Cup like no other, writes Japan-based journalist RICHARD FREEMAN.
Superbru: World Cup predictions (Round 1)
The SA Rugby magazine team’s Superbru picks for the first round of World Cup fixtures.
Nel starts in Scotland’s RWC opener
Props WP Nel and Allan Dell have been named in Scotland’s lineup to front Ireland in their World Cup opener in Yokohama on Sunday.
Fiji unlikely to spoil Group D party
Fiji’s pose a threat but are unlikely to sneak through the pool stages to reach the quarter-finals for the first time since 2007 World Cup.
Ireland surprise with fullback selection
Ireland coach Joe Schmidt has named his starting lineup ahead of Sunday’s crucial World Cup match against Scotland in Yokohama.
Quotes of the day: ‘Jean Kleyn got the jackpot’
A selection of the best quotes from coaches and players at the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan on Thursday.
Boks relaxed ahead of big clash
The Springboks appeared to be in fine spirits when assembling for their official team photo on the eve of their highly anticipated clash against the All Blacks in Yokohama.
England bring out big guns for Tonga
Coach Eddie Jones has named a full-strength England lineup to take on Tonga in their World Cup opener in Sapporo on Sunday.
Fleck: De Allende playing with ‘a quiet confidence’
Former Springbok centre Robbie Fleck says supporters shouldn’t put Damian de Allende ‘in a box’, and that most of the Bok inside centre’s good work around the park goes unnoticed, writes JOHN GOLIATH.
Cheika’s uphill battle
Michael Cheika has put together a balanced squad, made up of a good supply of experienced campaigners and enthusiastic youngsters, writes MARIETTE ADAMS as part of SA Rugby magazine’s in-depth World Cup preview.
