Handre Pollard not in line to face Ireland unless South Africa suffer injuries
Fly-half Handre Pollard will not be involved in South Africa’s Rugby World Cup clash with Ireland in Paris unless his side suffer a late injury crisis.
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Springbok coach Nienaber has tricks up his sleeve, says Ireland scrumhalf
Ireland scrumhalf Conor Murray has warned his teammates that if there is one thing he knows about South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber from his time at Munster, it is to expect the unexpected.
Erasmus adamant Pollard won't play against Ireland, Etzebeth in contention
Out-half Handre Pollard will not play for South Africa against Ireland, says Springboks director of rugby Rassie Erasmus, while lock Eben Etzebeth is on course for the World Cup Pool B clash in Paris on Saturday.
No split loyalties for Rob Herring's clan as Ireland face South Africa
South Africa-born Ireland hooker Rob Herring insists there will be no split loyalties among his family and friends when his side face the Springboks at the Rugby World Cup in Paris.
Race For Number One Spot In ODI Ranking Heats Up Ahead Of World Cup
The fight to be the top-ranked ODI side at the start of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup heats up in the coming days as the Asia Cup concluded and India, Australia, two of the top three sides will compete in a bilateral series starting from September 22. Despite their early elimination and India's overwhelming triumph over Sri Lanka in the final, Pakistan stayed No. 1 at the end of the Asia Cup 2023. Australia, too, missed their chance to top the rankings with their series loss to South Africa. The Aussies led the series 2-0 before the hosts launched a remarkable comeback and won three straight games to secure a series victory on Sunday.
"Want To Give Tim Southee Every Chance To Prove His Fitness," Says Gary Stead
New Zealand pace ace Tim Southee will be given every chance to prove his fitness ahead of the World Cup in India next month, head coach Gary Stead has said. Southee broke a bone in his right thumb while attempting to take a catch in the fourth ODI against England last week. Stead said a call on the the 34-year-old will be taken after the seamer consults specialists at home. "Until then, we can't make a call around the World Cup. We'll just need to understand the time frames and what that looks like and once we have that information, we will then be able to move forward and make a decision."
Morocco earthquake aftermath: How to rebuild with better resilience?
South Africa is getting ready to hold a state funeral for Mangosuthu Buthelezi this Saturday.The traditional prime minister of the Zulu nation and a key player in the apartheid liberation struggle died last week at the age of 95.
Jacques Nienaber proud of Springboks defence ahead of Ireland clash in Paris
South Africa's defence will be one of the key challenges Ireland will need to overcome in Saturday's blockbuster Rugby World Cup pool stage clash, with Springboks head coach Jacques Nienaber highlighting the pride they take in their defensive structure.