Pollard, Am ready to tackle Scots?
Jacques Nienaber has revealed that Handre Pollard and Lukhanyo Am are on track to recover in time for the Springboks’ opening World Cup fixture.
Jacques Nienaber has revealed that Handre Pollard and Lukhanyo Am are on track to recover in time for the Springboks’ opening World Cup fixture.
Veteran All Blacks hooker Dane Coles was gobsmacked upon hearing that former coach Steve Hansen will be aiding Eddie Jones’ Wallabies in their World Cup quest.
The Springboks pulled a surprise by naming Canan Moodie to start at outside centre against the All Blacks, but his coach and club teammate have backed him to swim in the deep end.
SA-born lock Paul Willemse has been named in hosts France’s World Cup squad by Fabien Galthie, with flanker Anthony Jelonch also included despite nursing a serious knee injury.
In a blow to Tonga’s World Cup aspirations, fullback Israel Folau has been omitted from Toutai Kefu’s 32-man squad for the showpiece in France due a lingering knee injury.
Dewi Lake and Jac Morgan have been selected as co-captains as Wales announced their 33-player World Cup squad on Monday.
Head coach Jacques Nienaber is confident a much-changed Springbok 23 can match the high-tempo style of the All Blacks in their final World Cup warm-up on Friday.
Canan Moodie will start in a new-look midfield for the Springboks in the final World Cup warm-up match against the All Blacks at Twickenham on Friday.
A two-time World Cup winner has been called into Australia’s camp to help Eddie Jones prepare the Wallabies for the global showpiece in France.
The Springboks still have room for improvement, yet wing Canan Moodie and prop Ox Nche believe the world champions are set to peak at the right time at the World Cup.