
Frans Steyn has the ‘wow factor’
Former Springbok centre Pieter Muller says Frans Steyn’s ‘wow factor’ will be crucial for the Springboks at the World Cup in Japan despite his lack of game time.
Former Springbok centre Pieter Muller says Frans Steyn’s ‘wow factor’ will be crucial for the Springboks at the World Cup in Japan despite his lack of game time.
The All Blacks have regained the No 1 spot in the World Rugby rankings after Wales dropped to fourth following a defeat by Ireland on Saturday.
England coach Eddie Jones has been blocked from using all 31 squad members in their World Cup warm-up against Italy on Friday.
Steve Hansen has shrugged off criticism from former England flyhalf Stuart Barnes describing the All Blacks as cynical cheats in a newspaper column.
Wallabies prop Sekope Keou has announced that he will retire from Test rugby following the World Cup in Japan later this year.
Bok coach Rassie Erasmus says they will have the utmost respect for Japan as they prepare for Friday’s final World Cup warm-up game.
Coach Warren Gatland has opted for an 18-13 forwards-to-backs split in Wales’ World Cup squad to travel to Japan.
A round up of what some of South Africa’s leading Sunday papers are saying, including an update on Eben Etzebeth’s controversial night out in Langebaan.
Bok coach Rassie Erasmus is considering utilising hooker Schalk Brits as an option at No 8 if the need to rest other loose-forwards arises during the pool stage at the World Cup.
Ireland coach Joe Schmidt has described finalising his World Cup squad as the worst couple of days of his career.