Libbok a selection ‘luxury’ for Rassie

Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Nienaber will back their tried and tested in naming the Springbok squad to defend the World Cup, but space must be made for flyhalf Manie Libbok, writes MARK KEOHANE.

Wales down England in Cardiff armwrestle

Wales celebrated fullback Leigh Halfpenny’s 100th Test match in style by overpowering England with a terrific second-half performance in Cardiff on Saturday.

Saffa scores in costly Scotland win

Pierre Schoeman dotted down as Scotland scrumhalf Ben White limped off with an ankle injury while Zander Fagerson saw red in a remarkable victory over France on Saturday.

Fiji flay Japan in ‘Phase One’

Head coach Simon Raiwalui said Fiji was “on track” for the Rugby World Cup after beating Japan for a third win in as many weeks on Saturday.

Bulls complete double deal

The Vodacom Bulls were delighted to announce the capture of two Currie Cup-winning stars from the Pumas for next season.

Watch: Aquaman cheers All Blacks victory

Hollywood star Jason Momoa was spotted pitchside, as well as rubbing shoulders with legend Richie McCaw, at the clash between New Zealand and Australia in Dunedin.

Winless Eddie positive of World Cup glory

Eddie Jones remains “one hundred percent” confident Australia can win the World Cup despite suffering a fourth straight defeat in his return to the head coaching role.

Foster hails ‘ugly’ All Blacks win

Coach Ian Foster said the All Blacks’ fightback to beat the Wallabies on Saturday was “a good lesson” and showed that New Zealand are on track to challenge for the World Cup.

Mallett: Big Test for Andre the giant

Nick Mallett says centre Andre Esterhuizen is one of seven World Cup selection hopefuls who has to make a huge impression for the Springboks against Argentina on Saturday.

All Blacks fightback floors Wallabies

New Zealand clawed back from a 14-point first-half deficit to overcome Australia in a thrilling Bledisloe Cup encounter in Dunedin on Saturday.