The Brave Blossoms are not the force we saw at the last World CupJapan players look dejected following their 35-12 loss to Fiji in August (Getty Images)It is often said there are two sides to every story and that certainly seems to be the case for …Continue reading »
Scarlets, Wales and Lions great Ken Owens takes an analytical look at how the Springboks lineout defence worked against the All BlacksFranco Mostert competes with Scott Barrett (Getty Images)The Springboks lineout didn’t compete too much in the Rugby Championship or the warm-ups until they played against New Zealand. …Continue reading »
New Zealand’s Scott Barrett free to play in Rugby World Cup opener after an independent judicial committee decided no further action was required after his sending off against South AfricaNew Zealand's Scott Barrett receives a second yellow card - upgraded to red - in the match between the All Blacks and South Africa at Twickenham. (Photo by Andrew Kearns - CameraSport via Getty Images)Scott Barrett is available for New Zealand’s Rugby World Cup opener against France on September 8 after avoiding a ban following …Continue reading »
At the age of 36, Torsten van Jaarsveld is preparing for his third World CupNamibia's Torsten van Jaarsveld played for French side Bayonne last season. Photo by Pierre Costabadie/Icon Sport via Getty Images)Veteran former Cheetahs and Bayonne hooker Torsten van Jaarsveld is set for his third World Cup in Namibian colours, after …Continue reading »
Former Wales' international Rhys Webb is under provisional suspension following a positive test for a banned substanceRhys Webb darts for line for Biarritz in their ProD2 season opener against Colomiers (Photo by Pierre Costabadie/Icon Sport via Getty Images)Former Wales and British & Irish Lions scrum-half Rhys Webb has been questioned by French anti-doping officers in connection with …Continue reading »
