Botha: Ireland will be 'biggest obstacle' for the Springboks
France's opening Rugby World Cup win against New Zealand has heightened the importance of topping Pool B for both Ireland and South Africa, according to BJ Botha and James Downey.
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England's Curry gets two-game ban over Rugby World Cup red card
England flanker Tom Curry was on Tuesday banned for two matches following his red card in last weekend's 27-10 Rugby World Cup victory over Argentina.
Tom Curry banned for two games after accepting red card
England flanker Tom Curry will miss their Rugby World Cup Pool D meetings with Japan and Chile, after receiving a two-week ban following his red card against Argentina.
Jack Conan only Ireland player to miss training
Jack Conan was the only Ireland player not to train with the squad on Tuesday morning ahead of Saturday's Rugby World Cup clash against Tonga.
Kriel available for Romania clash, says assistant coach Jones ... but Canan fit and able, too
Springbok assistant coach Felix Jones said midfielder Jesse Kriel has yet to be sanctioned and therefore remains available for selection ahead of Sunday's Rugby World Cup game against Romania in Bordeaux.
Tonga aim to match Ireland's physicality, says Fekitoa
Malakai Fekitoa says it will be "pretty weird" to play against some familiar faces when Tonga meet Ireland on Saturday (8pm Irish time).
RTÉ Rugby World Cup podcast: Ireland up and running, but Springboks and France come out hot
Neil Treacy is joined by James Downey and former South Africa World Cup-winner BJ Botha to look back on the opening weekend's games at the Rugby World Cup in France.
Bok prop joins Stormers from Bulls: 'A valuable asset in an important position'
Springbok loosehead prop Lizo Gqoboka has joined the Stormers ahead of the 2023/24 season.