World Cup qualification shakeup
World Rugby has announced that all its six regions will have at least one slot in the 2027 World Cup, when the field grows by four teams to 24.
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World Rugby has announced that all its six regions will have at least one slot in the 2027 World Cup, when the field grows by four teams to 24.
Although the Rugby Championship Test between the Springboks and All Blacks at Cape Town Stadium is sold out, the DHL Stormers are offering a way to attend the match.
Rassie Erasmus said the decision to overhaul the Springbok lineup to face Australia on Saturday is in line with building momentum as well as trying to expand the squad.
Lock Sam Darry said the All Blacks are “excited” about the chance to redeem themselves after their shock defeat to Argentina, as New Zealand prepare to face Los Pumas again.
Lood de Jager says he doesn’t expect to be back before the end of the year after suffering a torn muscle in his shoulder during the Japanese club season.
One week in rugby is a long time for veteran James Slipper as the wounded Wallabies prepare to turn around a heavy defeat to the Springboks in the rematch in Perth on Saturday.
Whatever his role may be, two-time World Cup-winning playmaker Handre Pollard has set his sights on helping the Springboks defend the Webb Ellis Cup in 2027.
Australia speedster Filipo Daugunu is among a trio of Wallabies stars who will reportedly miss the Rugby Championship rematch against the Springboks in Perth next week.
Lock Salmaan Moerat expects another clinical display from the Springboks in Perth on Saturday after a “special effort” against the Wallabies at Suncorp Stadium.
A “hurt” Scott Robertson said he would examine his own shortcomings after New Zealand’s shock defeat to Argentina, his first loss since taking charge.