New Zealand coach Ian Foster has made nine changes to his starting lineup to face Namibia in their second Pool A match of the Rugby World Cup on Friday.
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber named all four scrumhalves in the Springbok squad in the match-23 to face Romania in Bordeaux as he spread the playing load for the team’s second Pool B Rugby World Cup clash on Sunday, when Bongi Mbonambi will lead the team in Bordeaux.
South Africa's director of rugby Rassie Erasmus confirmed that Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth is expected to be sidelined for up to 10 days with a shoulder injury.
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber praised his team for opening their Rugby World Cup campaign with an 18-3 victory against Scotland at Stade de Marseille on Sunday, and said it was “the first step in the right direction” for the team.
Springbok flyhalf Manie Libbok produced a moment of magic with an incredible ‘no look’ pass to assist Kurt-Lee Arendse to score South Africa’s second try against Scotland.
Springboks coach Jacques Nienaber praised his forwards performance in their 18-3 victory over Scotland in their Rugby World Cup opener on Sunday.
The Springboks got their Rugby World Cup title defence off to the perfect start following their 18-3 victory over Scotland in Marseille on Sunday.
Japan put on a dominant performance to defeat Chile 42-12 in their opening Rugby World Cup clash at the Stadium de Toulouse on Sunday.
England overcame a stubborn Argentina side while Australia cruised to a comfortable victory over Georgia in their opening matches of the Rugby World Cup.
France full-back Thomas Ramos scored 17 points to help his side defeat New Zealand 27-13 in the opening game of the Rugby World Cup played at the Stade de France on Friday evening.