 Top news agencies Reuters, AFP, Associated Press and Getty Images announced they were suspending text, photographs and television coverage of RWC pre-tournament events and training sessions after a dispute with RWC organisers. Comments:
Day: September 6, 2007
 The IRB has ordered the Boks to cut the ‘handles’ off their specially-designed Canterbury shorts – designed to assist lifting in the lineouts and binding in the scrums. “The IRB pointed out to us why the shorts were not right and we solved the problem by cutting off the loops,†said Bok manager Zola Yeye. Comments:
Former Springbok captain Corne Krige is backing South Africa to face New Zealand in the final of the Rugby World Cup. (more…)
 John Eales believes the Boks will disappoint in the RWC: “New Zealand, traditionally, don’t live up to their potential, however, in ’95, I think South Africa went ahead of their potential. But every other year they’ve performed below their potential. You look at their players and man for man the ability they’ve got, the physical ability they’ve got, they can match anyone in the world.” Joel Stransky agreed: “In ’95 we played out of our socks. I hate to say it, but John is right – we have loads of great players, we have loads of talent and yet we never seem to combine this talent to become a great side.” Comments:
Rugby broadcast schedule for South Africa and the UK from 07 – 14 September 2007. All Rugby World Cup games are available at Mediazone for fans based in the USA, Canada and the Carribean. (more…)
In the first World Cup edition of Bokwatch, coach Jake White talks about the upcoming games against Samoa and England, John Smit updates us on the state of his health, Fourie Du Preez and Schalk Burger look forward to the Samoa game, Danie Rossouw talks about BMT and Bok enforcer Bakkies Botha is chomping at the bit. (more…)
 ENG: Jonny Wilkinson may be out for 6 weeks with an ankle injury. RSA: Jake White suspects Wilkinson injury may be a hoax. SAM: Brian Lima is the first player to participate in 5 World Cups. USA: The Eagles are more concerned about the England pack than Wilkinson. Comments:
 AUS: Uncapped Berrick Barnes is Larkham’s understudy. WAL: Star Welsh fly half Stephen Jones was declared fit for Sunday’s clash against Canada. JAP: Rookie flyhalf Kosei Ono believes Stephen Larkham doesn’t have any weaknesses as he prepares to confront the Wallaby star in Lyon on Saturday. FIJ: Fiji have arrived in France fitter than ever after a punishing 6 week training programme. CAN: Canadian coach Ric Suggitt is confident his team can reach the quarterfinals of the RWC. Comments:
 NZL: Troy Flavell may be called up to replace the injured Keith Robinson. ITA: The Italians may field a weakened team against NZ in preparation for their all-important clash against Scotland. SCO: The Scots are confident of making the semi-finals after a morale-boosting win against Ireland in the RWC build-up. POR: Portugal’s coach has denied fearing for the safety of his pack when they take on the All Blacks. ROM: Centre Romeo Gontineac will become the first Romanian to play in four Rugby World Cups. Comments:
 FRA: France will he hoping to repeat last November’s victory over the Pumas in the opening game of the RWC on Friday. IRE: Brian O’Driscoll and David Wallace have been declared fit to play. ARG: Agustin Pichot will lead the Pumas against France in the RWC opener. Comments: