World Cup squad: No place for Mapimpi
Makazole Mapimpi is the shock omission from SA Rugby mag’s 33-man squad chosen in anticipation of the announcement of the Springbok squad for the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
Makazole Mapimpi is the shock omission from SA Rugby mag’s 33-man squad chosen in anticipation of the announcement of the Springbok squad for the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
Second-half strikes from wings Makazole Mapimpi and Canan Moodie propelled the Springboks to an impressive comeback victory over Argentina on Saturday.
The Springboks rebounded from a poor first half to claim an eighth straight victory over Argentina in a World Cup warm-up in Buenos Aires on Saturday.
Wales celebrated fullback Leigh Halfpenny’s 100th Test match in style by overpowering England with a terrific second-half performance in Cardiff on Saturday.
Pierre Schoeman dotted down as Scotland scrumhalf Ben White limped off with an ankle injury while Zander Fagerson saw red in a remarkable victory over France on Saturday.
Head coach Simon Raiwalui said Fiji was “on track” for the Rugby World Cup after beating Japan for a third win in as many weeks on Saturday.
Eddie Jones remains “one hundred percent” confident Australia can win the World Cup despite suffering a fourth straight defeat in his return to the head coaching role.
Coach Ian Foster said the All Blacks’ fightback to beat the Wallabies on Saturday was “a good lesson” and showed that New Zealand are on track to challenge for the World Cup.
Nick Mallett says centre Andre Esterhuizen is one of seven World Cup selection hopefuls who has to make a huge impression for the Springboks against Argentina on Saturday.
New Zealand clawed back from a 14-point first-half deficit to overcome Australia in a thrilling Bledisloe Cup encounter in Dunedin on Saturday.