Calls for 'smart batting' as Proteas not perturbed by lack of all-rounders in World Cup squad
Proteas white-ball coach Rob Walter and skipper Temba Bavuma are not too concerned over South Africa's World Cup squad's batting depth.
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Andy Farrell could opt to play Johnny Sexton in every pool game
Finally, the World Cup will get underway in France this weekend.
France wary of New Zealand threat ahead of much-awaited curtain raiser
RUEIL MALMAISON, France : New Zealand took a record beating by South Africa last month, but France are wary of the threat the All Blacks will pose when the two heavyweights face each other in the World Cup curtain raiser on Friday.
Trio ruled out of Ireland's World Cup opener against Romania
Ireland forwards Dan Sheehan, Jack Conan and Dave Kilcoyne will not be available for their Rugby World Cup opener against Romania on Saturday due to injury.
Wolvaardt 'pretty frustrated' after Proteas go close, but no hurrah in Pakistan series whitewash
Proteas women's captain, Laura Wolvaardt, bemoaned South Africa's frustrating T20 series defeat to Pakistan in Karachi.
Oh brother! A fourth Barrett could have made All Blacks
A trio of Barrett brothers will play for New Zealand at the Rugby World Cup, but according to Beauden Barrett, a fourth sibling had also been on course to wear the famous All Blacks jersey until injury prematurely ended his career.
Team India Among Bottom 3 In The World In This Aspect - Stats Reveal
India has a concerning statistic to their name in ODIs ahead of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 at home from October 5 onwards, as they have the second-lowest catch efficiency among the top 10 ranked teams since the 2019 edition of World Cup in England. During the start of India's crucial Asia Cup clash against Nepal, the Indian team dropped some easy catches. Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer, among India's best and most agile fielders, and wicketkeeper Ishan Kishan, dropped these catches.
Vermeulen aims to finish Springbok career on a high
Duane Vermeulen almost quit international rugby after South Africa’s World Cup win in Japan in 2019, but four years on the man nicknamed ‘Thor’ is back for their title defence and looking to “finish on a high”.