France got their Rugby World Cup campaign off to the perfect start as they thumped the All Blacks 27-13 at a steamy Stade de France in Paris on Friday.
The majority of South Africans will be able to view the Springbok matches at the Rugby World Cup after it was confirmed that the national broadcaster (SABC) has struck a deal with MultiChoice.
Springbok scrumhalf Faf de Klerk wins his 50th Test cap in a settled Springbok team for the Rugby World Cup opener against Scotland in Marseille on Sunday.
Wallabies head coach Eddie Jones has come out in support of South Africa over their decision to field a bench that contained mostly forwards.
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber said his charges had to be ready to play knock-out rugby from the outset at the World Cup in France.