Injury flies in ointment: De Jager, Am, Pollard on (hopeful) Bok standby list
New (injury) flies in the ointment.
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Springboks include injured skipper Kolisi in World Cup squad
JOHANNESBURG :South Africa captain Siya Kolisi was included in the squad for next month’s Rugby World Cup but other key players left out because of injury, including influential flyhalf Handre Pollard and World Cup-winning centre Lukhanyo Am.
Jean Kleyn picked for RWC but Springboks hit with three key injuries
Munster second row Jean Kleyn has been included in South Africa's 33-man squad for the Rugby World Cup, but the defending champions have been dealt a major blow ahead of the tournament in France.
Argentina pick fullback Bogado but gamble with front row at World Cup
Argentina coach Michael Cheika has included rookie fullback Martin Bogado in his 33-man squad for the Rugby World Cup in France but will take only five props as he opted for an extra back in his selection that will travel to France.
Kiwi coach on board as Romania brace for Boks at Rugby World Cup
Former Scotland and Fiji coach Vern Cotter is to be a consultant for Romania during the upcoming Rugby World Cup, the national federation said on Monday.
World Cup preparations still at shadowboxing stage
The build-up to the men's Rugby World Cup is underway, all teams have played their first warm up game and squads are being whittled down from this week onwards.
Rugby player from Regina donning Team Canada's maple leaf in the South Pacific
Matthew Klimchuk started playing rugby as he was about to start high school at Balfour Collegiate in Regina — now the 21-year-old is about to represent the Canadian men's national team in the South Pacific.
Cordero, Delguy left out of Argentina Rugby World Cup squad
Argentina coach Michael Cheika on Monday announced his squad for the Rugby World Cup in France, cutting experienced wingers Santiago Cordero and Bautista Delguy.