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Jacques Nienaber in South Africa starting XV Scotland admission

The Springboks face the Scots in Marseille on Sunday in a mouthwatering and high-stakes start to both sides’ Pool B campaigns.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 8, 2023

Jamie Ritchie in Scotland enjoy message ahead of World Cup

The 27-year-old blindside flanker insisted that Scotland will not allow themselves to be intimidated by their opponents’ ferocious power.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 8, 2023

South Africa vs Scotland branded pool stage 'play-off'

The flanker was the inspirational leader who drove the Springboks’ success in Japan four years ago.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 8, 2023

Underdogs Australia enter Rugby World Cup with Eddie Jones under scrutiny

Despite losing all five of their warm-up games, the draw has been kind for the Wallabies, but they will watch out for Fiji

The Guardian - AU · Sep 8, 2023

After year from hell, can Wales surprise at the Rugby World Cup?

2023 has been a disaster for Warren Gatland’s men, writes Luke Baker, but the World Cup can still be salvaged

The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2023

Borthwick to keep job even if England fail in Rugby World Cup pool stages

The RFU has supported the coach as they look to a ‘long-term rebuilding programme’ with Borthwick contracted until the 2027 World Cup

The Guardian - UK · Sep 8, 2023

Warren Gatland ‘nervous’ as Wales get ready for Fiji Rugby World Cup opener

Warren Gatland praised Fiji, saying: ‘The advent of Super Rugby has been huge boost,’ with Wales’s Josh Adams ready for the heat in Bordeaux

The Guardian - UK · Sep 8, 2023

Rugby World Cup: Steve Borthwick faces huge challenge as England’s finest thrive elsewhere

The likes of Shaun Edwards, Andy Farrell and Mike Catt will all be serving England’s rivals in France in a sober reminder of the RFU’s disarray

Evening Standard · Sep 8, 2023

Quiz of The Week: 2 - 8 September

The UK’s prison system is in the spotlight this week after a terror suspect managed a “jaw-dropping” escape from Wandsworth prison in south London.

The Week · Sep 8, 2023

Rugby World Cup: France talisman Antoine Dupont is relishing the expectations of a nation

From humble beginnings, the planet’s best player is hoping to inspire Les Bleus to global glory in front of a demanding fanbase

Evening Standard · Sep 8, 2023