Williams will add to Wales’ attack

Fullback Liam Williams can help put the smile back onto Welsh fans' faces against Uruguay at the Millennium Stadium on Sunday. SIMON BORCHARDT reports.

O’Connell’s Ireland to crush Canada

A full-strength Ireland side led by Paul O'Connell will return to winning ways against Canada at the Milennium Stadium on Saturday, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.

Leitch leads Japan into Bok battle

Michael Leitch will captain Japan in their World Cup opener against the Springboks in Brighton on Saturday.

Ghiraldini named stand-in Italy captain

Hooker Leonardo Ghiraldini will captain Italy in their World Cup opener against France at Twickenham on Saturday.

Boks’ World Cup welcome

Highlights from South Africa's official welcome ceremony at Winter Gardens, Eastbourne.

World Cup Daily (Episode 4)

World Rugby welcomes Tonga to England and chats to Wallabies captain Stephen Moore.

Ashwin Willemse on 2007 World Cup

The former winger looks back on the Springboks' successful campaign.

Boks won’t underestimate Japan

Fourie du Preez expects Japan coach Eddie Jones to 'pull out a few tricks' for Saturday's World Cup match in Brighton.

Vodacom Think Tank (Episode 32)

Tank Lanning predicts a quarter-final exit for the Springboks at the World Cup.

Talk’n Tactics: Not Selected World Cup XV

Kaunda Ntunja and Xola Ntshinga look at the players who were unlucky to miss out on the global showpiece.