Pocock, Petaia in Wallabies RWC squad

Veteran flank David Pocock and rookie wing Jordan Petaia have been included in the Wallabies’ 31-man squad for the upcoming World Cup in Japan.

Five Boks robbed by injury

It’s every player’s dream to play in a World Cup, but sometimes that dream is dashed by an unexpected piece of bad luck. JOHN GOLIATH identifies five unlucky Springboks.

Kolbe has been Boks’ surprise package

Cheslin Kolbe has gone from a left-field hunch to the Boks’ spirit animal, writes Simnikiwe Xabanisa.

England make raft of changes

The inclusion of Owen Farrell at inside centre is one of 10 changes to England’s starting lineup for Saturday’s warm-up match against Ireland at Twickenham.

Erasmus won’t be judged on RWC

SA Rugby president Mark Alexander says the Springboks’ performance at the upcoming World Cup in Japan will not determine Rassie Erasmus’ future.

Best leads strong Ireland

Rory Best is one of a number of senior players to return to Ireland’s starting lineup to face England in a World Cup warm-up at Twickenham on Saturday.

Watch: Georgia’s World Cup bootcamp

Georgia have travelled to an army base for a bootcamp as part of their preparations ahead of the World Cup in Japan.

Watch: Bok captains on RWC chances

Corne Krige, Jean de Villiers and John Smit discuss the Springboks’ chances at the World Cup in Japan.

Willemse won’t be affected by RWC snub

Western Province coach John Dobson says flyhalf Damian Willemse still has hopes of making it into the Springboks’ 31-man squad for the World Cup. DYLAN JACK reports.

Boks boast a back-row abundance

Bok coach Rassie Erasmus will have had a healthy headache when it comes to selecting his best back row options for the World Cup, writes CRAIG LEWIS.