Kolisi back for World Cup
The Springboks have confirmed that captain Siya Kolisi is on track to return from his knee injury in time for the World Cup warm-up matches.
The Springboks have confirmed that captain Siya Kolisi is on track to return from his knee injury in time for the World Cup warm-up matches.
Warren Gatland has admitted that he would not have returned for a second stint as Wales head coach if he knew about the rugby issues in the country.
Former Wallabies second-rower Adam Coleman has become the latest player to switch allegiances to Tonga in a 35-man squad for the World Cup warm-up Tests.
Vodacom Bulls lock Charlie Ewels has been selected in England’s first World Cup training squad, announced by head coach Steve Borthwick on Monday.
Johnny Sexton has been hit with a misconduct letter for his comments towards referee Jaco Peyper in a blow to the Ireland flyhalf’s preparation for the World Cup.
Boosted by former All Blacks and Wallabies, Tonga will target the Springboks for an upset at the 2023 World Cup in France.
The Springboks appear to have accepted that Frans Steyn won’t recover from a knee injury in time to make the final squad that will travel to France for the World Cup.
Whether chosen to start or play a supportive role, the Springboks need hard man Duane Vermeulen to defend the Webb Ellis Cup in France, writes MARK KEOHANE.
The Springboks are at their best when labelled “pretenders, and not contenders” in the quest for World Cup glory, according to MARK KEOHANE.
Stefan Terblanche has been included in World Rugby’s 30-member team of disciplinary officials for the Rugby World Cup in France.