Siya Kolisi dreams of becoming the first black Springboks skipper to lift the Rugby World Cup trophy, and complete the remarkable transformation of the team from “a dark place to a good space.”
New Zealand scrumhalf Brad Weber believes the All Blacks’ high-tempo game will perfectly suit the hot and humid Japanese conditions as they seek to run opponents ragged in pursuit of a third straight World Cup.
Rank outsiders Namibia hope Welsh coaches can help them end a 19-match losing streak since debuting in the Rugby World Cup 20 years ago.
Samoa coach Steve Jackson is so determined to avoid the off-field issues that have previously plagued the Pacific islanders that he called in Japanese cultural experts to advise his players when to cover up their tattoos during the World Cup.
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JAMES Horwill has no animosity over his dumping from the Wallabies’ World Cup plans and will be only 3km from Twickenham should Michael Cheika need his services.
A STYLISH playmaker brushed by Michael Cheika at the Waratahs is poised to give the Wallabies coach a sharp reminder of his talent in their World Cup clash against Fiji.
WALLABIES champion turned assistant coach Stephen Larkham has revealed an unprecedented tactic that will be used by Australia at the World Cup.
AUSTRALIA play England in a crucial Rugby World Cup match on October fourth, and if this video is anything to go by they’d best prepare to face the BFG.
A COMBINATION of science and old-school instinct has helped Wallabies keep their players healthy and free of injury heading into the Rugby World Cup.
WARREN Gatland has defended his decision to play Leigh Halfpenny in Wales’ final Rugby World Cup warm-up game against Italy.
THE cold reality is that the absence of Leigh Halfpenny is good news for the Wallabies, but two Aussies find no joy in seeing their Toulon teammate sidelined for the Cup.
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