RUGBY-WORLD-CUP

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Makazole Mapimpi feels for his 'brother' Lukhanyo Am after World Cup blow

Makazole Mapimpi admits that he and Lukhanyo Am were left emotional after they realised his injury was going to keep him out of the Springboks' 33-man World Cup squad.

Siya Kolisi

Kolisi under no illusions as to the task ahead at RWC

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi will revel in the immense pressure-cooker environment of a Rugby World Cup.

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Springboks announce 33-man squad to do battle at Rugby World Cup in France

The Springboks have named their 33-man squad set to defend the Rugby World Cup in France next month, with a few notable inclusions and omissions catching the eye.

Clive Woodward

Former coach reckons top teams 'won't be scared' of England at World Cup

Sir Clive Woodward believes that top Rugby World Cup nations 'won't be scared' by the England squad Steve Borthwick picked for the tournament.

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All Blacks gambling on fitness of injured star for Rugby World Cup

Ian Foster has gambled on the fitness of injured lock Brodie Retallick by including him in the All Blacks' 33-man squad to go to the World Cup.

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Steve Borthwick springs a few surprises in England's World Cup squad

Head coach Steve Borthwick has named his 33-man England squad for the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France, which begins in just over a month.