Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus adopted a strategic approach for the next leg of the international season by naming a group of 43 players who will gather in Johannesburg on Sunday.
Chelsea have completed the signing of Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa for a record-breaking transfer fee of £117m.
Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Siphesihle Ndlovu says they are fully focused on putting in the hard work required to ensure they are ready for the challenges of the new season.
Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente has labelled this generation of Spanish players as "exceptional talents" after lifting the World Cup trophy.
France captain Kylian Mbappe has expressed disappointment that they were unable to deliver a fitting result in Didier Deschamps final match for Les Bleus.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus turned his thoughts to the next assignment against Argentina in two weeks’ time after giving the Springboks a pass mark from a 43-0 victory over Wales in a Nations Championship match in Durban.
Banyana Banyana head coach Dr Desiree Ellis has announced her final squad that will represent South Africa at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
Argentina captain Lionel Messi believes patience and control were the decisive factors behind their comeback victory over England in the World Cup semi-final.
Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente has praised his side as the "world's best team" after they booked their place in the World Cup final following their commanding victory over France.
