Boks oh-so-close to world No 1 ranking
After beating Scotland 18-3 in their Rugby World Cup Pool B clash in Marseille on Sunday, the Springboks narrowly missed out on supplanting Ireland at the top of the World Rugby rankings.
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Recovery key as Lowe and Doris sweat it out
Ireland may have made it look easy against Romania but James Lowe says the conditions were the most difficult he has ever played in.
Ireland have room to improve, Springboks the side to beat
Ireland got their World Cup off to a flying start with their biggest ever win at the tournament.
Tonga task makes for interesting selection calls for Andy Farrell
Romania are done and dusted with the not so mighty Oaks felled with a sharp axe and minimum fuss.
WATCH | Bok coach concerned over Libbok's goal-kicking? 'Not if he wins man of the match'
South Africa's last two World Cup titles, in 2019 and 2007, highlighted the importance of a sharp-shooting goalkicker, Handre Pollard and Percy Montgomery's consummate skill off the kicking tee a key factor in their teams' success.
Libbok's all-round game makes up for kicking wobbles - Siya Kolisi
Out-half Manie Libbok is the man to lead South Africa in their quest to retain the Rugby World Cup, even if he has bad days from the kicking tee, captain Siya Kolisi said in the wake of their 18-3 victory over Scotland in Marseille on Sunday.
Scotland can't afford another slip-up, says Darge
Rory Darge admits embattled Scotland must spend the coming days focusing their minds on the reality that they can afford no further slip-ups if they are to have any chance of taking their World Cup campaign beyond the group stage.