Watch: Eben, rugby’s aggressive superstar

According to former Scotland lock Jim Hamilton, Springbok enforcer Eben Etzebeth has channelled the “violence” within him and become one of the greatest players ever.

Veteran Pumas duo miss World Cup cut

Head coach Michael Cheika has announced the Argentina squad for the World Cup in France, cutting experienced wingers Santiago Cordero and Bautista Delguy.

Wiese not worried about Duane

Jasper Wiese is relishing the battle for the Springbok No 8 jersey with veteran Duane Vermeulen, who the younger back-row bruiser is thrilled to see “playing very good rugby”.

Watch: Mapimpi, the try machine

Makazole Mapimpi was left out of SA Rugby magazine’s Springbok squad chosen to defend the World Cup, but this compilation is a reminder of the winger’s lethal finishing.

Elton in line for Lions return?

Springbok flyhalf Elton Jantjies is reportedly set to join a South African franchise next season.

Saffa in, Slade out of England cup squad

Lock David Ribbans will feature at his first World Cup, but Henry Slade was the shock omission from England coach Steve Borthwick’s 33-man squad for the global showpiece.

Beast warns Boks of France ‘C’ team

Tendai Mtawarira has sounded the alarm about the strength in depth of France, and sets the stage for a playoff “spectacle” between the Springboks and the World Cup hosts.

Watch: Fijian flyer flattened in mudbath

Renowned for their explosiveness and pace, Fijians take some stopping but this speedster gets laid out by a crunching hit in a local clash in inclement conditions.

Moodie ‘punches his ticket’ to France

Canan Moodie is hoping that his “special” performance against Argentina on Saturday was enough to clinch a spot in the Springbok squad chosen to defend the World Cup.

All Blacks risk Retallick, Havili for RWC

Veteran lock Brodie Retallick and experienced utility back David Havili were on Monday named in the New Zealand squad for the World Cup, despite injury and fitness concerns.