With Springboks looming, Scots turn to mercurial Russell for World Cup miracle
Scotland need some magic from a reformed Finn Russell if Gregor Townsend's men are to upset the odds just by making it out of a devilishly difficult World Cup pool.
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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.
Australia coach Eddie Jones backs Springboks' forwards 'innovation'
Australia are unlikely to copy South Africa's forward-based game plan at the Rugby World Cup, but coach Eddie Jones says the Springboks’ "bold and courageous" use of their bench should be viewed as innovation and not a threat to the game.
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.
All Blacks' Scott Barrett gets all clear for France showdown
New Zealand lock Scott Barrett will face no further sanction after his red card in the record 35-7 loss to South Africa at Twickenham on Friday, leaving the second row free to line up against France in the Rugby World Cup opener on 8 September.
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Joseph Dweba might have missed out on experiencing that feeling himself after only making the Springboks' World Cup stand-by list, but he is excited about the prospect of his teammates experiencing some proverbial home comforts when they play Romania in mid-September.
Back to World Cup business for Boks: 'All focus on Scotland from this moment on,' says Duane
Springbok No 8 Duane Vermeulen says Friday's record-breaking win over New Zealand has already been put on the backburner, with their focus now firmly on Scotland, who they face in their Rugby World Cup opener.
Ireland's Samoa 'scare' a heads-up for Springboks
Samoa's ability to gain entry deep into Irish territory will have the Springboks licking their lips, reckons Jamie Heaslip.