Boks switched on to squash France
Steven Kitshoff said the Springboks are prepared to dominate the set-piece and physical battle against France in the World Cup quarter-final in Paris on Sunday night.
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Steven Kitshoff said the Springboks are prepared to dominate the set-piece and physical battle against France in the World Cup quarter-final in Paris on Sunday night.
Jordie Barrett kicked eight points as the All Blacks survived two yellow cards to beat Ireland in Saturday’s quarter-final, dumping the top-ranked team out of the World Cup.
The World Cup quarter-final between hosts France and South Africa on Sunday will be a heavyweight clash, but the Springboks are better equipped to land the killer blow, writes MARK KEOHANE.
Winger Mark Telea had been dropped from the New Zealand lineup for Saturday’s World Cup quarter-final with Ireland after breaking team protocol.
Ian Foster has made six changes to the All Blacks starting XV to face Ireland in the World Cup on Saturday, for the first meeting since the Irish’s historic series win in New Zealand.
Michael Cheika has made two changes to the Argentina starting XV to face Wales in the World Cup quarter-final in Marseille on Saturday.
Assistant coach Felix Jones said it was up to the Springboks to limit the influence of France captain Antoine Dupont on the World Cup quarter-final in Paris on Sunday.
Flyhalf Nicholas Sanchez scored a long-range intercept try as Argentina came back to beat Wales in the World Cup quarter-final in Marseille on Saturday.
Springbok centre Lukhanyo Am opens up on his boyhood dream of travelling the world, and how it inspired him to become one of the best No 13s on the planet.
Ireland have grown to be at ease with being top of the world, Andy Farrell said, making it one less challenge heading into the World Cup quarter-final with the All Blacks.