Boks wallop Welsh whelps
Siya Kolisi picked up a try assist on his return as the Springboks put a youthful Wales to the sword in their penultimate World Cup warm-up in Cardiff on Saturday.
Siya Kolisi picked up a try assist on his return as the Springboks put a youthful Wales to the sword in their penultimate World Cup warm-up in Cardiff on Saturday.
Springbok skipper Siya Kolisi is confident the defending world champions have laid the building blocks for their team combinations and style of play to all click in France.
Springbok powerhouse Jean-Luc du Preez showed incredible strength to score for the Barbarians in a World Cup warm-up match against Samoa.
Warren Gatland said that Liam Williams and Dan Biggar could have faced the Springboks on Saturday, but “there was no point” risking the Wales veterans before the World Cup.
Steve Borthwick said Owen Farrell had been subjected to “personal attacks” as the England captain was again forced to face the possibility of missing the start of the World Cup.
Wallabies boss Eddie Jones has roped in one of the rising stars in Australian coaching, following the exit of a member staff on the eve of their departure for the World Cup.
World Cup hero Cheslin Kolbe is excited to face Wales on Saturday, as part of a new-look Springbok back three that includes rising star Canan Moodie.
The wait to unveil South Africa’s kit for the World Cup has seemingly ended, with the first look at the jersey – and placement of the Springbok emblem – being revealed.
SA Rugby magazine looks back at the 2011 World Cup, which saw the All Blacks claim a long-awaited second title on home soil.
The All Blacks will be without two pivotal players for their clash with the Springboks in London, and are also set to miss New Zealand’s World Cup opener against France.