Solitary change for Boks
JP Pietersen replaces Lwazi Mvovo on the wing in the only change to the Springboks’ starting lineup for their quarter-final clash against Wales at Twickenham on Saturday.
JP Pietersen replaces Lwazi Mvovo on the wing in the only change to the Springboks’ starting lineup for their quarter-final clash against Wales at Twickenham on Saturday.
Ireland suffered another blow ahead of their quarter-final match against Argentina when Sean O'Brien received a one-week suspension for punching France lock Pascal Papé.
English referee Wayne Barnes will be in charge of the Springboks' World Cup quarter-final against Wales.
Lood de Jager is set to retain his place in the Springbok starting side due to Victor Matfield's ongoing struggle with injury, reports JON CARDINELLI in London.
Five former players on whether Victor Matfield or Lood de Jager should start at No 5 lock in the Boks' quarter-final showdown against Wales at Twickenham.
Revenge will be on the Springboks’ minds when they face Wales in the World Cup quarter-final at Twickenham on Saturday, reports JON CARDINELLI in London.
The Springboks head into the World Cup knockouts having conceded more penalties than any other play-off qualifier, reports JON CARDINELLI.
Ireland captain Paul O'Connell has been ruled out of the World Cup with a hamstring injury.
Eli Walker will replace Liam Williams in Wales' World Cup squad ahead of their quarter-final against the Springboks.
World Rugby says the perception that the number of injuries suffered at World Cups has greatly increased is incorrect.