Springboks confirm Handre Pollard to join squad at Rugby World Cup
Handre Pollard has been confirmed as South Africa's replacement for the injured Malcolm Marx in their 2023 Rugby World Cup squad.
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Eben, Marx injuries won't distract 'fully focused' Springboks from Romania game, says Nienaber
Holders South Africa are 'fully focused' on Sunday's meeting with Romania in the Rugby World Cup in spite of injuries to two of their leading players.
Handre Pollard is World Cup bound, but won't play against Ireland
Flyhalf Handre Pollard will be France bound to join the Springbok camp at the Rugby World Cup, but it is not expected that he will play against Ireland in the defending champions' third Pool B match next weekend (23 September).
Springboks watch Pollard as decision looms on Marx replacement
BORDEAUX, France : South Africa’s coaching team watched flyhalf Handre Pollard in action for Leicester Tigers in a friendly against Sale Sharks on Friday night, as they weigh up how to replace injured hooker Malcolm Marx in their Rugby World Cup squad.
Springboks sweat on Malcolm Marx fitness after training injury
South Africa face a potentially huge blow to their bid to retain the Rugby World Cup after hooker Malcolm Marx was sent for scans for an undisclosed injury picked up in training on Wednesday.
RWC 2023: Mbonambi to captain Boks against Romania as Williams starts on wing
The Springboks have named Bongi Mbonambi as their captain for Sunday's Rugby World Cup clash against Romania in Bordeaux.
Springboks ready to rotate while respecting Romania: 'Player load a big focus'
South Africa will likely rotate a host of players for their second Pool B match against Romania in Bordeaux this weekend, assistant coach Felix Jones said on Tuesday.