Foster: Boks to get us ready for battle
All Blacks coach Ian Foster has laughed off predecessor Steve Hansen’s ‘defection’ to the Wallabies, and is rather focused on Friday’s epic clash against the Springboks.
All Blacks coach Ian Foster has laughed off predecessor Steve Hansen’s ‘defection’ to the Wallabies, and is rather focused on Friday’s epic clash against the Springboks.
With 15 days until the 2023 Rugby World Cup kicks off, SARugbymag.co.za takes a look at the greatest fullbacks to wear the green and gold at the tournament.
Richie Mo’unga is back at flyhalf as the All Blacks have named a strongest possible lineup for the World Cup warm-up against the Springboks at Twickenham on Friday.
Welsh speedster Louis Rees-Zammit has revealed that he is quicker than ever and reaching numbers that rival Usain Bolt in a warning to his World Cup rivals.
England’s Billy Vunipola has joined captain Owen Farrell in being banned for the start of next month’s Rugby World Cup after receiving a suspension for his red card in a warm-up match against Ireland.
Canan Moodie will fly out of the starting blocks at outside centre when he partners Andre Esterhuizen in a giant Springbok midfield against the All Blacks.
Speedster Makazole Mapimpi is revved up to silence his critics when the Boks race the All Blacks at Twickenham on Friday.
Owen Farrell will only miss two of England’s World Cup pool matches after a successful World Rugby appeal saw him handed a backdated four-week ban for his dangerous tackle.
South African referee Jaco Peyper has been given the whistle for the World Cup opener between the All Blacks and France, as World Rugby revealed the officials in charge of the Springboks’ pool matches.
Eben Etzebeth says the Springboks will hold nothing back when they clash with New Zealand at a sold-out Twickenham on Friday in their final hit-out before the 2023 Rugby World Cup.