Bundee Aki and Andy Farrell nominated for World Rugby awards
Bundee Aki has been nominated for World Rugby Men's Player of the Year, while Andy Farrell is on the shortlist for the coach of the year prize.
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Springboks start with Handre Pollard in World Cup final, go 7:1 on bench
Handre Pollard, who kicked South Africa to an emphatic victory in the last Rugby World Cup final, will start again in this year's decider with another 7:1 split among the forwards and backs on the Springbok bench for Saturday's decider against New Zealand.
Springbok hooker Mbonambi cleared to play in World Cup final
PARIS :South Africa hooker Bongi Mbonambi has been cleared to play in Saturday’s Rugby World Cup final, World Rugby said on Thursday, after insufficient evidence was found that he used discriminatory language towards England flanker Tom Curry.
Springboks start with Pollard, go 7-1 on the bench
PRESLES COURCELLES, France :South Africa will revert to a tried-and-trusted halfback pairing and gamble on a late surge of forward power in Saturday's Rugby World Cup final in Paris, as they seek to overcome New Zealand and win back-to-back titles.
Pollard starts, Libbok out completely as Boks go 7/1 for World Cup final
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber has named his team for Saturday's Rugby World Cup final against New Zealand at the Stade de France.
No Mohammed Shami? This Star Likely To Play World Cup Game vs England In Hardik Pandya's Absence, Claims Report
Star all-rounder Hardik Pandya is likely to miss India's next two World Cup matches as he is yet to recover from his ankle injury that left him unavailable last week. India play against defending champions England on October 29 in Lucknow and take on Sri Lanka in Mumbai on November 2, and Pandya is almost sure to miss both the games. He could also miss a potential third match against South Africa in Kolkata on November 5. (World Cup 2023 points table)
England's Predicted XI vs Sri Lanka, Cricket World Cup 2023: Will Jonny Bairstow Retain His Place?
The M Chinnaswamy stadium in Bengaluru is all set for a terrific contest, as England take on Sri Lanka in match no. 25 of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 on Thursday, October 26. Sri Lanka and England have suffered a similar fate in the tournament until this point. Both teams have picked up only one victory so far and put themselves far away from contention for a place in the knockout stages. However, with plenty of other results working out favourably, they still are within touching distance of that fourth spot.
How Under-Fire Pakistan Can Qualify For Cricket World Cup 2023 Semi-Finals. Scenario Explained
Pakistan find themselves in a spot of bother at the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 as the tournament heads into the second half. The 1992 champions have struggled for consistency despite getting a good start and as it stands, their future in the tournament remains uncertain. Pakistan won their opening match against the Netherlands in Hyderabad, before completing a World Cup-record run chase against Sri Lanka at the same venue. However, the tables started turning once they headed to Ahmedabad to face hosts India.