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Australia's head coach Eddie Jones watches his players as they warm up ahead of the pre-World Cup rugby union international Test match between France and Australia at Stade de France in Saint- Denis, on the outskirts of Paris on August 27, 2023.

Eddie to exercise Wallabies ‘exit clause’

Eddie Jones is reportedly set to quit as Australia head coach by exploiting a loophole in his contract, after a number of his backroom staff have been let go.

Faf ‘learned a lot’ from All Blacks rival

Bok No 9 Faf de Klerk has heaped praise on All Blacks opposite number Aaron Smith, who will bow out of Test rugby after Saturday’s World Cup final between the teams.

Siya: Dropped Boks not ‘sulking’

While the selection of a 7-1 bench for the World Cup final has come at the expense of a few stalwarts of South Africa’s 2023 campaign, there are no hard feelings in the Bok camp.

Bok boss backs 23 ‘warriors’ to defend title

Jacques Nienaber is confident that the most experienced Springbok team ever selected will beat the All Blacks and claim a record fourth World Cup title this weekend.

Kwagga Smith takes on Braydon Ennor of the All Blacks in Auckland

Boks ready for breakdown battle

Loose forward Kwagga Smith emphasised the significance of securing possession when the Springboks and All Blacks lock horns in the World Cup final on Saturday.

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Steve Haag Sports/INPHO/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (13792433ad) Vodacom Bulls vs Emirates Lions . Emirates Lions' Edwill van der Merwe BKT United Rugby Championship, Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria, South Africa - 04 Mar 2023

Lions speedster back for Scottish clash

Edwill van der Merwe returns in a rejigged Lions starting XV to face Edinburgh in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship at Hive Stadium on Saturday.

WILCO LOUW // Photo credit: Vodacom Bulls/Johan Rynners

Bulls on the Louw road to redemption

The Vodacom Bulls are hitched to Wilco Louw, an 18-wheeler in scrumming terms, who is poised to right what has been a bumpy record on the road and drive them to the top of the URC.

Bok trio in line for global accolades

Springbok head coach Jacques Nienaber, along with lock Eben Etzebeth and flyhalf Manie Libbok, are among a top-class list of nominees for the 2023 World Rugby awards.

Record-breakers Pollard, Faf start for Boks

Handre Pollard and Faf de Klerk are the only two changes to the Springbok XV, with a return to a 7-1 bench, to face the All Blacks in the World Cup final on Saturday.

Bongi Mbonambi takes on Michael Hooper at Loftus Versfeld

All clear for Bongi to play final

World Rugby has not found any evidence for a racial complaint against Bongi Mbonambi, and the Springbok hooker is free to face the All Blacks on Saturday.