Rugby World Cup 2023 burst into life on Friday night with the host nation celebrating yet another famous tournament win over the three-times champions at the Stade de France. But the opening round saved the best for last, as Wales and Fiji battled it out in a crazy match that was undoubtedly the game of the weekend.
South Africa U20 and England U20 will bring their World Rugby U20 Championships to a close this Friday with wholesale changes in their third place play-off encounter at Athlone Stadium.
Bafana Nhleko has opted to explore the depth of his Junior Springboks squad on Thursday when they take on Italy in their second match at the Junior World Championship in South Africa.
Sifting through the drama and injuries to find the top performers at each position, here is a team of the tournament, which features eight All Blacks, three Springboks, three Pumas and one Wallaby.
With the SA Rugby’s 21 days clause a thing of the past. Here is a look at all the confirmed contract agreements - reports Rugby 365's Leezil Hendricks.
The group includes six capped World Rugby U20 Championship players in Celimpilo Gumede, Sibusiso Sangweni (loose forwards), Emile van Heerden (lock), Jaden Hendrikse (scrum-half), Thabiso Mdletshe (prop) and Mnombo Zwelendaba (centre).
Both the Stormers and the Bulls have kept changes to a minimum ahead of their massive South African derby in Cape Town this weekend.
Follow all the action on the RugbyPass live blog from the Super Rugby match between the Sharks and the Bulls at Jonsson Kings Park.
