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England's centre Owen Farrell reacts at the end of the Six Nations international rugby union match between England and Scotland at Twickenham Stadium, west London, on February 4, 2023. - Scotland won 29 - 23 against England. (

‘Gutted’ Farrell rues World Cup ban

England captain Owen Farrell has accepted the “mistake” that will see him miss the start of the 2023 World Cup, but remains excited for the tournament.

One Bok winger in all-time top 10

Former British & Irish Lions coach Ian McGeechan has named his greatest wings to have played the game, which includes only one Springbok and four World Cup winners.

Bok heroes Bakkies Botha and Victor Matfield

World Cup countdown: 4 days to go!

With four days remaining until the start of the 2023 Rugby World Cup, SARugbymag.co.za hails the best No 4s to lock down for South Africa in tournament history.

World Cup countdown: 5 days to go!

With five days remaining before rugby’s showpiece tournament kicks off in France, SARugbymag.co.za spotlights the leading No 5 locks to represent the Springboks at a World Cup.

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 26: Fiji players celebrate victory following the Summer International match between England and Fiji at Twickenham Stadium on August 26, 2023 in London, England.

Jake: Fiji can dethrone Boks

Jake White has backed the Springboks to win the 2023 World Cup, but says even rank outsiders like England and Fiji will be a threat for the defending champions in France.

Britain Rugby Union - England Training - Pennyhill Park Hotel, Bagshot, Surrey - 15/11/16 England head coach Eddie Jones with forwards coach Steve Borthwick during training

Eddie: RFU to blame for England woes

Eddie Jones has laid into his former employer, the England RFU, in defence of his successor Steve Borthwick after a terrible run to the World Cup for the Roses.

Schalk Burger with Siya Kolisi of South Africa during The Castle Lager Rugby Championship 2015 match between South Africa and Argentina

World Cup countdown: 6 days to go!

The 2023 Rugby World Cup kicks off in six days and SARugbymag.co.za hails the Springbok openside flankers who made a name for themselves at the tournament.

South Africa's flanker Kwagga Smith (C) celebrates scoring a try during the pre-World Cup Rugby Union match between New Zealand and South Africa at Twickenham Stadium in west London, on August 25, 2023.

Bok 8-0 will be ‘bloody brutal’

Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Nienaber unleashing a power pack of replacements at France 2023 would be one of the great moments in Springbok World Cup history, writes MARK KEOHANE.

Boks primed for another ‘miracle’

Assistant coach Mzwandile Stick believes the Springboks are in a “better position” going into this year’s World Cup than they were prior to winning the tournament four years ago.