Michael Hooper, Quade Cooper and Len Ikitau have been omitted from the Wallabies World Cup squad named on Thursday.
The South African U18 Sevens team claimed the bronze medal at the Commonwealth Youth Games in Trinidad and Tobago after a number of comprehensive victories and two close defeats over three days. (more…)
Former Springbok stars Jean de Villiers, John Smit and Victor Matfield says the absence of three injured first choice players will be a massive challenge for South Africa in their Rugby World Cup defence.
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber named 21 players with Rugby World Cup experience (nine of whom will be appearing at their third RWC tournament) when he revealed the defending champion’s squad of 33 players for the 2023 edition in Johannesburg on Tuesday.
Fiji head coach Simon Raiwalui named his squad for next month's Rugby World Cup ahead of their warm-up matches against France and England.
Springboks coach Jacques Nienaber is facing a "very difficult" squad selection ahead of the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
The Springboks proved they are on track with their Rugby World Cup preparations as they delivered a strong second-half performance to overpower Argentina 24-13 in the first of three warm-up games at Velez Sarsfield in Buenos Aires on Saturday.
The Springboks secured an impressive 24-13 victory over Argentina following a strong second half showing in Buenos Aires on Saturday evening.
Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick and captain Bongi Mbonambi said the team were ready for what is going to be a brutal battle against the Pumas at Estadio Velez Sarsfield in Buenos Aires on Saturday in the first of three Rugby World Cup warm-up games.
The tropical beauty of the Caribbean Island of Tobago is worth a second look, but the South African Under-18 Sevens team will rather focus on the main reason for their presence at the Commonwealth Youth Games, which is the defence of their gold medal.