Discipline danger to injury concerns ... 3 talking points ahead of final RWC warm-up matches
AFP Sport looks at three talking points ahead of the games:
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Former All Blacks centre to miss Tonga’s World Cup clash against Boks after ban appeal fails
Centre George Moala will miss all but one of Tonga's Rugby World Cup pool games after he failed in an appeal to have a five-match ban over-turned, World Rugby announced on Thursday.
Bol strikes hurdles gold amid shock Jamaican title double
BUDAPEST: Femke Bol struck gold in the 400m hurdles amid an unexpected Jamaican double gold rush at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest on Thursday.
Tonga's Moala to miss three World Cup matches
Tonga centre George Moala will miss three World Cup matches after his appeal against a five-game suspension for foul play was dismissed, the independent Appeal Committee said on Thursday.
Van Niekerk fails to roll back the years with last-place finish at World Champs 400m final
Wayde van Niekerk failed to roll back the years in the 400m final of the World Championships in Budapest on Thursday night, fading to stone last in the race with a time of 45.11sec.
All Blacks boss Foster relaxed over Hansen aiding Wallabies
New Zealand head coach Ian Foster insisted on Wednesday he had known for a month that predecessor Steve Hansen had agreed to help rivals Australia prepare for the Rugby World Cup.
Romania's Motoc cleared to face Ireland in World Cup
Adrian Motoc has been cleared to play in Romania's World Cup opener against Ireland, an independent disciplinary committee said on Thursday, following its decision to overturn the red card the lock received in a game against Italy.
Romania's Motoc cleared to play against Ireland in World Cup opener
Adrian Motoc has been cleared to play in Romania's World Cup opener against Ireland, an independent disciplinary committee said on Thursday, following its decision to overturn the red card the lock received in a game against Italy.