Test Rugby

Cheslin Kolbe in action against Scotland in Marseille

Kolbe switched on for scrumhalf role

Cheslin Kolbe has defended South Africa’s 7-1 split on the bench to face Ireland on Saturday, which could leave the Springbok flyer popping up anywhere in the backline.

Libbok all good for Johnny showdown

Manie Libbok is relishing the challenge of facing Johnny Sexton on Saturday, when the Springboks and Ireland clash in one of the biggest match-ups in the World Cup thus far.

LIVE: France vs Namibia

Follow the live action France face Namibia in Marseille. #RWC2023 #FRAvNAM

Burger in for Les Bleus clash

Danco Burger replaced the injured Le Roux Malan in one of nine changes to the Namibia side to face World Cup hosts France on Thursday.

LIVE: Italy vs Uruguay

Follow the live action as Italy face Uruguay in a Pool A #RWC2023 clash in Nice. #ITAvURU

Marler: Even the Boks win ‘ugly’

Veteran prop Joe Marler has defended England’s “repulsive” brand of rugby in France, claiming no-one remembers how any team played if they win the World Cup.

France recall big guns

Cyril Baille and Jonathan Danty make their comeback from injuries after being named in the France 23 to face Namibia in their third World Cup match in Marseille on Thursday.

Ireland primed for SA power game

Assistant coach Mike Catt is confident that Ireland have the skills and tactics to thwart the physicality and “aggressive” line speed on defence of the Springboks on Saturday.

Boks wary of ‘exceptional’ Sexton

Rassie Erasmus and Deon Davids have cautioned the Springboks against writing off the threat posed by veteran Ireland flyhalf Johnny Sexton when the teams clash on Saturday.