Springbok star Lukhanyo Am has admitted he's yet to reach the same level of performance he did prior to the serious knee injury he sustained last year.
Renowned former Springbok prop Tendai "Beast" Mtawarira arrived in Paris this week to officially pass on the Webb Ellis Cup from world champions South Africa to Rugby World Cup hosts France.
Two-time Rugby World Cup winner Richie McCaw has expressed his support for arch-rivals Australia, believing they have the potential to spring a major surprise in France.
Wallabies head coach Eddie Jones has claimed that he will be leaving the side after the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France.
World Rugby chief executive Alan Gilpin says tournament organisers are well prepared to deal with any protests or safety threats at the World Cup in France.
The Springbok team management are confident that captain Siya Kolisi will have recovered fully from his injury in time to play a leading role in their World Cup defence in France in four months.