South Africa find second gear to grind life out of Scotland
Scotland suffered a demoralising start to their World Cup campaign as world champions South Africa squeezed the life out of them in Marseille.
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Springboks go with Kolbe, Arendse on wings to start Rugby World Cup defence vs. Scotland
Cheslin Kolbe and Kurt-Lee Arendse are on the South Africa wings for the opening game of its Rugby World Cup title defence against Scotland this weekend, and Damian Willemse is at fullback ahead of Willie le Roux.
South Africa pick Willemse over Le Roux for World Cup opener
MARSEILLE, France : South Africa have selected Damian Willemse at fullback and opted for a 6-2 split between forwards and backs on the bench for the opening game of their Rugby World Cup defence against Scotland in Marseille on Sunday.
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:
All Blacks warrior Savea fronts up for another battle of wills
SYDNEY : There has been much, sometimes furious, discussion about the balance of the All Blacks back row over the last few years but it would be a brave soul to suggest that Ardie Savea does not deserve a place in it.
Etzebeth primed for fierce World Cup warm-up against All Blacks
LONDON : South Africa are eager to get one over fierce rivals New Zealand at Twickenham on Friday, not just because they are the ‘old enemy’ for the Springboks, but also to take momentum into the Rugby World Cup in France, lock Eben Etzebeth said.
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.