Kolisi ready to risk it for World Cup
As Siya Kolisi nears his return for the Springboks, the talismanic loose forward says he has reached a stage where he doesn’t even think about his injury in contact.
Mapimpi laments loss of Bok ‘brother’
Makazole Mapimpi says it will be tough at the World Cup without Lukhanyo Am, but the veteran Springbok winger is ready to shoot the lights again on rugby’s grandest stage. Am was one of three notable omissions when the Boks announced the 33-man contingent for their defence of the Webb Ellis Cup in France, although the injured centre will travel… Read more →
Faf unfazed by Bok flyhalf role
In the wake of Handre Pollard’s injury blow for the Springboks, veteran scrumhalf Faf de Klerk has stepped up as back-up to fill the No 10 jersey at the World Cup.
Lappies slapped with ban
Lappies Labuschagne will miss the start of the World Cup after the SA-born Japan loose forward and former captain was suspended for three weeks.
LIVE: France vs Scotland
Follow the live action as France host Scotland in a Rugby World Cup warm-up match in Saint-Étienne. #FRAvSCO
‘Nervous’ Boks await formidable Scots
Rocked by the loss of three key players, the Boks will have a leery eye on the clash between World Cup pool rivals Scotland and France on Saturday, writes MARK KEOHANE.
LIVE: England vs Wales
Follow the live action as England host Wales in a Rugby World Cup warm-up match at Twickenham Stadium. #ENGvWAL
Saffa lock out, veterans in for England
David Ribbans has been dropped as Steve Borthwick recalled senior England players, once again led by Owen Farrell, in a World Cup warm-up against Wales on Saturday.
Scotland load up on Saffas
Four SA-born Scotland internationals have been included in the starting XV, with captain Jamie Ritchie, for Saturday’s World Cup warm-up game against France.
On this day: Bok fan tackles ref
On 10 August 2002, Piet van Zyl made his way onto the field to tackle referee David McHugh during a Tri-Nations Test between the Springboks and All Blacks in Durban.
