Springboks name team for Scotland World Cup opener as Willemse, Kriel, Wiese start
The Springboks have named their team to take on Scotland and launch their title defence in their 2023 Rugby World Cup opener in Marseille on Sunday.
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Bok sensation Moodie among five young guns to watch at the Rugby World Cup
From in-form wingers to a generational Georgian talent and a co-captain with just 11 caps to his name, AFP Sports looks at five players aged 23 or younger who could grab the headlines at the Rugby World Cup which starts in France on Friday:
From no-hopers to favourites: How defending champion Boks' fortunes have changed in four years
The Springboks' Rugby World Cup preparations concluded in the hot and humid climes of the Mediterranean island of Corsica, much like they applied the finishing touches for 2019 in similar conditions in Japan.
Nienaber's seen enough as Boks back Moodie to shine at 13: 'He's up for the challenge'
Canan Moodie's move from wing to outside centre for Friday's warm-up Test against the All Blacks in London would be a test of faith for some, but Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber believes otherwise.
Boks end intrigue and confusion: Pollard and co officially out of RWC, unless injuries strike
Handre Pollard, Lukhanyo Am and Lood de Jager's respective dreams of playing in this year's World Cup are officially and unequivocally over, as things stand.
Moodie moves to centre for Springboks against New Zealand
LONDON : South Africa's Canan Moodie will play a first test at centre and there is another start for returning captain Siya Kolisi as coach Jacques Nienaber named his team to play New Zealand in a Rugby World Cup warm-up at Twickenham on Friday.
Moodie at outside centre as Boks ring changes for All Blacks clash at Twickenham
Canan Moodie will start at outside centre for the Springboks when they tackle the All Blacks in a Rugby World Cup warm-up match at Twickenham on Friday night.
Ruthless South Africa crush inexperienced Wales
World champions South Africa delivered a ruthless display that bristled with pace and power to demolish Wales 52-16 at the Principality Stadium.