RUGBY-WORLD-CUP

Jacques Nienaber

Nienaber understands risks involved with Boks' 7-1 bench

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber is comfortable with the risks of naming a potent 7-1 split on the bench for their blockbuster Rugby World Cup fixture against Ireland.

Caelan Doris

Springboks 7-1 Bomb Squad won't change our approach, says Ireland's Caelan Doris

Caelan Doris admits to initially being shocked by the sheer size of the South Africa team but insists facing the fearsome might of the so-called 'Bomb Squad' will not significantly alter Ireland's game plan.

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Eben Etzebeth returns as Springboks opt for 7-1 bench split for Ireland clash

Eben Etzebeth returns from injury in one of 13 personnel changes and a positional switch for the Springboks' Rugby World Cup clash against Ireland.

Eddie Jones

'We'd be happy to play them tomorrow' – Eddie Jones defiant ahead of Wales

Wallabies head coach Eddie Jones is keen to move on from his side's shock Rugby World Cup loss to Fiji and has turned his attentions to his team's upcoming clash against Wales.

Springboks

Springboks considering 'innovative' bench selection for Ireland clash

Rassie Erasmus says the Springboks are considering going with a 7-1 bench split for their massive Rugby World Cup encounter against Ireland this weekend.

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All Blacks lose prop Ethan de Groot for rest of World Cup pool stage after suspension

Ethan de Groot will miss New Zealand's Pool A matches against Italy and Uruguay through suspension following his sending off in Friday's 71-3 Rugby World Cup win over Namibia.