Twelve changes for All Blacks
Sam Cane will captain a new-look All Blacks against Namibia at London's Olympic Stadium on Thursday.
Sam Cane will captain a new-look All Blacks against Namibia at London's Olympic Stadium on Thursday.
The Springboks must revert to a more pragmatic game plan if they hope to nullify Samoa and record their first win at the 2015 World Cup, writes JON CARDINELLI in Birmingham.
The Springboks need Damian de Allende to start at No 12 in the crunch match against Samoa. Heyneke Meyer’s real poser is who to back at No 13, writes JON CARDINELLI in Birmingham.
Ricardo Loubscher says the Springboks’ issues are minor and that the team will aim to score more tries at this World Cup, reports JON CARDINELLI in Birmingham.
The Springboks have plummeted to sixth position in the World Rugby rankings following their 34-32 loss to Japan.
Schalk Burger says the Springboks have to take the fight to Samoa in a must-win clash at Villa Park this Saturday, reports JON CARDINELLI in Birmingham.
Duane Vermeulen is available for selection while Willem Alberts could also make a timely return when the Springboks tackle Samoa on Saturday, reports JON CARDINELLI in Birmingham.
The impact of Will Genia on his return to the starting lineup will be key for the Wallabies against Fiji at the Millennium Stadium on Wednesday, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
WP Nel and Josh Strauss can help Scotland avoid the same fate as the Springboks when they take on Japan in Gloucester on Wednesday. SIMON BORCHARDT reports.
Wesley Fofana's timely return from injury could spark the French backline against Romania at London's Olympic Stadium on Wednesday, writes MARIETTE ADAMS.