Bismarck du Plessis has been called up to the Springbok World Cup squad as a replacement for Pierre Spies. He talked about his and his family’s delight at his selection. (more…)
Category: Rugby World Cup
News and discussion about the Rugby World Cup
John Muggleton, Wallaby defensive coach, offers some brilliant insights into the art of defence. He pioneered the use of ideas from rugby league and was the brains behind the Australian victory at the 1999 World Cup – when they conceded only one try. (more…)
Winning the World Cup will require a rugged lock in the engine room writes Hamish McBrearty for Sportingo. (more…)
Eddie Jones, speaking to Radio Sport, says the All Blacks may have peaked but they are still good enough to win this year’s World Cup. (more…)
There has been strong reaction from the Wallaby camp to the news that former Australian coach Eddie Jones will be assisting coach Jake White with the Springbok World Cup campaign. (more…)
In day two of the Ou Grote Bokwatch, Bismarck replaces Spies in the Springbok squad, Andre Pretorius sheds some light on his injury problems, Jean de Villiers is giving it a full go and Frans Steyn talks about his selection and the current state of his game. (more…)
In a massive blow to the Springboks, Pierre Spies was today ruled out of the World Cup. (more…)
In the huge first installment of Bokwatch, Jake White speaks about the relocation of the Springbok training camp to Durban, everyone’s talking about Eddie Jones’ involvement with the Boks, Bob Skinstad is expecting loads of support from the French and Monty speaks about his role as team fines manager. (more…)
Former Wallaby coach Eddie Jones’ involvement in the Springboks’ World Cup preparations will be extended if Jake White gets his way. (more…)
Springbok living legend Os Du Randt talks about the great team spirit in the current Bok side and the belief amongst the players that they can win the World Cup. (more…)