Farrell to show Schmidt who’s boss?
An intriguing sub-plot in Ireland’s World Cup quarter-final with New Zealand is Joe Schmidt and his former assistant Andy Farrell pitting their wits against each other.
An intriguing sub-plot in Ireland’s World Cup quarter-final with New Zealand is Joe Schmidt and his former assistant Andy Farrell pitting their wits against each other.
Louis Bielle-Biarrey said France expect a physical battle in midfield against the Springboks on Sunday, but Cheslin Kolbe and Kurt-Lee Arendse pose as much a threat.
Faf de Klerk has welcomed the return of regular Springbok halfback partner Handre Pollard, who he says has a “calm demeanour” in high-pressure situations.
Kobus Wiese says centres Andre Esterhuizen and Canan Moodie will offer the Springboks a “great combo” of physicality and X-factor against France on Sunday.
The Springboks have admitted they have no choice but to embrace a hostile reception from a sold-out Stade de France during Sunday’s World Cup quarter-final against France.
Wales are in “good spirits” heading into their quarter-final against Argentina, according to physical performance head Huw Bennett, who said everyone was available for selection.
Flanker Pablo Matera has been ruled out of Argentina’s World Cup quarter-final against Wales on Saturday with a right hamstring muscle tear, the team announced.
Faf de Klerk says the Springboks won’t change their approach for the World Cup quarter-final against France based on whether or not Antoine Dupont plays.
Springbok star Handre Pollard opens up on him not studying medicine, and how he realised playing professional rugby instead was never a choice but a calling.
Deon Davids hinted that the Springboks are holding an ace up their sleeve to outsmart France in Sunday’s World Cup quarter-final.