Boks oh-so-close to world No 1 ranking
After beating Scotland 18-3 in their Rugby World Cup Pool B clash in Marseille on Sunday, the Springboks narrowly missed out on supplanting Ireland at the top of the World Rugby rankings.
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Versatile Bosun Lawal still on for doing a job anywhere ahead of U-21s Euro qualifier against San Marino
He has played in the midfield and now operates mainly as a defender.
Josh van der Flier would rather play at midnight than in scorching temperatures
Josh van der Flier would rather play at midnight than endure the scorching temperatures which caused him to ditch his distinctive red scrum cap in Ireland’s Rugby World Cup opener.
Ireland to give Johnny Sexton as many minutes as he can manage in World Cup
Ireland intend to give veteran captain Johnny Sexton as many minutes as he can manage during the Rugby World Cup.
Spain's men's coach sticks to football amid kiss furore
GRANADA, Spain: Spain's men's coach Luis de la Fuente said he and his team would "just stick to football" as he was bombarded with questions on Monday (Sep 11) about the resignation of football federation (RFEF) president Luis Rubiales, announced a few hours earlier.
England's Southgate rules out experimenting against Scotland
GLASGOW, Scotland: England will not use Tuesday's 150th anniversary friendly against Scotland as a chance to experiment, manager Gareth Southgate said ahead of the Hampden Park clash.
WATCH | Bok coach concerned over Libbok's goal-kicking? 'Not if he wins man of the match'
South Africa's last two World Cup titles, in 2019 and 2007, highlighted the importance of a sharp-shooting goalkicker, Handre Pollard and Percy Montgomery's consummate skill off the kicking tee a key factor in their teams' success.