Watch: Three-year-old recites Boks’ names

Albert Kruger, a three-year-old from Pretoria, easily recites the names of the Springbok players.

England make raft of changes

The inclusion of Owen Farrell at inside centre is one of 10 changes to England’s starting lineup for Saturday’s warm-up match against Ireland at Twickenham.

Brink, Orie start for Lions

Coach Ivan van Rooyen has made five changes the Golden Lions starting lineup for Saturday’s must-win game against Griquas in Kimberley.

Boshoff’s career hangs in the balance

Vodacom Bulls flyhalf Marnitz Boshoff suffered a career-threatening injury in training at Loftus last week.

Hefty ban puts France lock’s RWC in jeopardy

Paul Gabrillagues could miss the World Cup after he was handed a six-week suspension for a dangerous head-first challenge on Scotland flank John Barclay.

WP call on big guns for crunch match

Damian Willemse will start at flyhalf as one of four Springboks who return to Western Province’s starting XV for their tournament-defining game against the Cheetahs on Saturday.

Bulls get timely Bok boost

Springboks Marco van Staden and Lizo Gqoboka have been included in the Vodacom Blue Bulls’ starting lineup for Saturday’s match against the Sharks at Loftus.

Coetzee opens up about untimely injury

Springbok loose forward Marcell Coetzee says the biggest challenge he faces after missing out on World Cup selection due to injury is accepting his reality.

Ireland could unseat Wales as No 1

Joe Schmidt’s Ireland will move to the top of the World Rugby rankings should they defeat England in a World Cup warm-up fixture this weekend.

Guirado returns to lead Les Bleus

Coach Jacques Brunel has made four changes to his France side facing Scotland in the sides’ second World Cup warm-up fixture this Saturday.