Etzebeth rubbishes ‘friendly’ talk
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.
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.
Faf de Klerk says the Springboks will be focused on themselves, and not the All Blacks on Friday, although a painful loss to the old enemy still gnaws at the world champions.
Backline ace Ange Capuozzo has shrugged off fitness concerns and will travel to the World Cup in France after being selected in the Italy squad announced on Tuesday.
1995 World Cup hero Japie Mulder says in-form Jesse Kriel should be considered the Springboks’ first-choice at outside centre after scoring a brace against Wales.
Ireland are set to be without hooker Dan Sheehan for the World Cup pool clash against the Springboks after the Leinster star suffered a foot injury in the warm-up matches.
A fired-up Ardie Savea says friendships will be put to the side when the All Blacks take on the Springboks in their final World Cup warm-up at Twickenham on Friday.
Heyneke Meyer says the Springboks’ style doesn’t always suit Jesse Kriel at outside centre, but is delighted with the experienced campaigner’s performance against Wales.
Former All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has explained why he decided to join the Wallabies camp in the build-up to next month’s World Cup in France.
Namibia, beaten in all 22 matches they played at six previous World Cups, named a Lions star among 31 players for the 2023 tournament in France.
England are set to find out on Tuesday what impact, if any, disciplinary rulings on Billy Vunipola and Owen Farrell will have on their World Cup campaign.