Nienaber: We did all we could
Coach Jacques Nienaber and skipper Siya Kolisi praised the Springboks’ efforts to beat Tonga on Sunday with a bonus point and remain in the running to defend the World Cup.
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Watch: Dupont on the ball at training
Antoine Dupont looks ready for action after the France captain rejoined the World Cup hosts’ squad following surgery on a fractured cheekbone a week ago.
‘Coach’ Duane desperate to play again
Duane Vermeulen picked up some tips sitting in the coaches’ box for the Boks’ World Cup loss to Ireland, but the veteran loose forward is eager to face Tonga on Sunday.
Dupont back in France camp
France captain Antoine Dupont has rejoined the World Cup hosts’ squad a week after undergoing surgery on a fractured cheekbone, the French federation have announced.
Bok giant targets ‘a few big boys’
Given a rare start alongside flyhalf Handre Pollard, Springbok inside centre Andre Esterhuizen can’t wait to tackle Tonga in the World Cup on Sunday.
Eddie to walk the blank for Wallabies
Head coach Eddie Jones said he will continue to protect his players even if he becomes the “fall guy” for Australia’s dismal World Cup campaign.
Boks to tackle Crusaders in New Zealand?
New Zealand Rugby is reportedly in talks with its SA Rugby counterparts to revive the iconic All Blacks-Springboks tours.
Foster hails ‘statement’ World Cup win
Head coach Ian Foster lauded a “great” victory after the All Blacks walloped Italy on Friday to reignite their World Cup bid.
14-try All Blacks annihilate Italy
Scrumhalf Aaron Smith scored a hat-trick of tries as New Zealand laid down a statement of intent with a blitzing of a hapless Italy at the World Cup on Friday.
Stormers blow away Eagles
The DHL Stormers XV scored 10 tries on route to an emphatic pre-season victory against the SWD Eagles in George on Friday. The clash at Outeniqua Park, which ended 64-26, saw 28 Stormers players get some valuable game time, with more pre-season fixtures to come at the same venue next Friday against SWD and the Sharks. It did not take… Read more →
