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, All Blacks to don traditional strips for World Cup final
PARIS. - In a welcome off-the-field pronouncement, the Springboks will be playing in their green and gold strip for Saturday's Rugby World Cup final against New Zealand at the Stade de France.
Pollard gamble pays off for South Africa
PARIS : An injury to hooker Malcolm Marx early in the Rugby World Cup threatened a major blow to South Africa’s hopes of retaining the title but the opportunity to call up Handre Pollard was a gamble that paid off handsomely in Saturday’s semi-final.
WATCH | Gwijo serenade greets Bok darling Mapimpi during a spot of shopping
Springbok winger Makazole Mapimpi was doing a spot of shopping in East London when the store burst into Gwijo song at the sight of the speedster at the till.
Dupont carries French hopes into Rugby World Cup 'battle' with South Africa
For the winners, a place in the semi-finals and an enticing tie against either a misfiring England or a Fiji side that would be stepping into unknown territory.
Good early start key for All Blacks to 'turn the dial back' against Ireland, says McCaw
Ex-New Zealand captain Richie McCaw said his former side have to start well against Ireland in Saturday's Rugby World Cup quarter-final if they hope to upset the odds.
Libbok sweats on coach’s choice as Bok debate flyhalf to take on France
PARIS : Flyhalf Manie Libbok might have earned praise for adding a more incisive edge to South Africa’s attack but after struggling with kicking will have to wait and see whether he gets the key pivot post for Sunday’s Rugby World Cup quarter-final against France.