Farrell to discover World Cup fate
Owen Farrell is set to find out on Tuesday if he will miss England’s World Cup opener against Argentina after he was sent off in a warm-up match against Wales.
Owen Farrell is set to find out on Tuesday if he will miss England’s World Cup opener against Argentina after he was sent off in a warm-up match against Wales.
Only two of South Africa’s high schools – Paul Roos and Tygerberg – contributed more than one player to the 33-man Springbok squad for the World Cup.
Jacques Nienaber says Jaden Hendrikse is set to get his shot for the Springboks in the penultimate World Cup warm-up against Wales in Cardiff on Saturday.
Owen Farrell has come under heavy fire for his latest dangerous tackle against Wales, in scenes reminiscent of his shoulder charge on Springbok centre Andre Esterhuizen in 2018.
The Boks will be forced to wear their alternate jerseys to accommodate World Rugby’s policy for colourblind fans at the World Cup.
The chest problem that kept Bok lock Lood de Jager out of the World Cup squad is reportedly a minor heart condition that could keep him on the sidelines for up to four weeks.
Jake White says Jacques Nienaber and Rassie Erasmus need to stick to their guns if the Springboks are to defend the World Cup title in France.
Springbok legend Joel Stransky says it remains to be seen whether Manie Libbok can be counted on take the big kicks at the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
Antoine Dupont’s massive kick resulted in the match ball having to be replaced during the warm-up against Scotland on Saturday evening.
A photo of the muscle-bound Boks went viral in the buildup to the 2019 Rugby World Cup, but according to Cheslin Kolbe the world champions are in even better condition this year.