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France captain Antoine Dupont 'very active in training' as quarter-final looms

France captain Antoine Dupont remains in contention to be involved in Sunday's World Cup quarter-final against South Africa after being "very active" in training this week.

12 Oct 2023

Eddie Jones reportedly close to exiting Wallabies job and rejoining Japan

Eddie Jones is the clear favourite to take over from Jamie Joseph as the Brave Blossoms' new head coach after the Rugby World Cup, according to reports in the Japanese media.

12 Oct 2023

Springboks to draw inspiration from heroic 14-man effort in Marseille last year

South Africa face a mammoth task in trying to topple France on home soil in Sunday's Rugby World Cup quarter-final, but they have plenty of experience to draw from.

11 Oct 2023

Manie Libbok and Jesse Kriel calm over World Cup fate: 'It doesn't matter who starts'

Springbok stars Manie Libbok and Jesse Kriel say they are ready for any eventuality when the team gets announced on Friday and are ready to do whatever job is required of them.

11 Oct 2023

When will the Springboks announce their team for Rugby World Cup showdown with France?

SA Rugby Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus admits the Springbok coaches are taking a different approach to announcing their team for this weekend's crunch Rugby World Cup quarter-final showdown with France.

11 Oct 2023

Match officials confirmed for RWC quarter-finals

World Rugby has announced the match officials for the quarter-finals of the 2023 Rugby World Cup, with Ben O'Keeffe appointed to referee the Springboks' match against France in Paris.

10 Oct 2023