With the long-awaited Rugby World Cup finally upon us, the question is who’s hot and who’s not in unofficial power rankings now the warm-up matches are done and dusted? While…
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How the Springboks lineout defence works
The Springboks lineout didn’t compete too much in the Rugby Championship or the warm-ups until they played against New Zealand. At Twickenham, their lineout defence showed a different picture leading…
Plastic studs to blame for horror cut on Tyrel Lomax, Foster says
On a nightmare evening for the All Blacks as they lost by a record margin to the Springboks, they also lost a man in ugly circumstances through a deep cut…
Superb South Africa hand New Zealand worst ever defeat
The Springboks sent a stunning message ahead of the World Cup
Springboks replace sevens forwards early in second half
We all know about the Springboks Bomb Squad – but how about this for a unique moment. With 46 minutes on the clock, in their match-up with the All Blacks,…
New Zealand reduced to 13 men in just 15 minutes against Springboks
The All Blacks' discipline cost them two yellow cards in the early stages at Twickenham
Watch New Zealand v South Africa live stream: how to watch World Cup warm-up match
Rugby World Cup warm-up matches don’t come any bigger than this. You can watch a New Zealand v South Africa live stream as a curtain raiser to a busy weekend…
Who are the Springboks Bomb Squad?
On their way to triumph in Rugby World Cup 2019 in Japan, South Africa’s director or rugby Rassie Erasmus – then the head coach – adopted a system of setting…
Meet TMO and former referee Marius Jonker
Jonker will be a TMO at the 2023 World Cup
New Zealand choose 6-2 bench split to take on South Africa
The All Blacks have named a strong team to play South Africa