Boks in knockout mode on island of Corsica: 'It's not a holiday, it's a proper training camp'
The Springboks are in knockout mode as they prepare for the Rugby World Cup on the island of Corsica, southeast of the French mainland.
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Squad depth, flair give Springboks real hope of title defence
CAPE TOWN : South Africa go into the defence of the Rugby World Cup title with a renewed swagger and greater squad depth than recent years, but are on a side of the draw that means they are playing "knockout rugby" from game one in France.
Springbok strength in depth boosts hopes of retaining Rugby World Cup
Strength in depth among forwards and backs has South Africans believing that captain Siya Kolisi and his Springboks can successfully defend in France the Rugby World Cup they won four years ago.
Conor Murray: Rugby World Cup is a different animal for in-form Ireland
Conor Murray acknowledges Ireland’s record-breaking winning run and impressive achievements under Andy Farrell will count for very little at the Rugby World Cup.
Nienaber sees room for improvement despite record win over All Blacks
LONDON : South Africa are not reading too much into their record 35-7 victory over New Zealand in a Rugby World Cup warm-up fixture at neutral Twickenham on Friday, their final outing before the defence of their title in France.
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.