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France 60-7 Italy: Les Bleus reach Rugby World Cup quarter-finals as Pool A winners with demolition job

The hosts defy the absence of injured captain Antoine Dupont in an eight-try Lyon rout that sets up likely South Africa showdown

Evening Standard

James Lowe relishing battle on the wing against Darcy Graham and Duhan van der Merwe

Saturday’s clash at the Stade de France will decide who reaches the quarter-finals.

The National (Scotland)

Rugby World Cup permutations: How Ireland and Scotland can reach the quarter-finals

Some major twists and turns could still occur during the final weekend of pool stage competition in France

Evening Standard

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South Africa set to test its preparedness against Sri Lanka in World Cup

South Africa well-equipped with experienced players and plenty of bowling options; Sri Lanka with spinners could prove a handful in Indian conditions. Edge to South Africa, but Sri Lanka could have its moments when they face each other on October 7

The Hindu

'Chokers' tag will always follow South Africa, says skipper Temba Bavuma

NEW DELHI: South Africa's captain, Temba Bavuma, acknowledged on Friday that his country's reputation as World Cup "chokers" would persist until they secured their first-ever international trophy.

The Times of India

Going through or going home? – Ireland v Scotland talking points

Reigning champions South Africa will also have a keen eye on proceedings in Paris.

The Independent UK

Rugby World Cup 2023: what to look out for this weekend

Italy look to put pressure on France, Wales aim to avoid another Georgia shock, and a maths test for Ireland and Scotland

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First fossilised snake traces discovered in South Africa

Until now there hasn’t been a single description of a surface fossilised snake trace – a mark on a surface that’s become cemented and re-exposed over time – anywhere in the world.

The Hindu

South Africa vs Sri Lanka LIVE: Cricket score and updates from ODI World Cup

Follow all the action from Arun Jaitley Stadium

The Independent UK

Classics that have gone into the Cricket World Cup lore

Epic! West Indies’ Clive Lloyd's 102, Gary Gilmour's five-for, Viv Richards' fielding, Keith Boyce's four-wicket haul, Kapil Dev's 175, Inzamam-ul-Haq's 60, Stuart Law & Michael Bevan's stand, Andy Bichel's seven-for, Sachin Tendulkar & Andrew Strauss' innings, Dhoni's 91*, Elliott's 84*, Stokes' 84* & Archer's Super Over - the inaugural World…

The Hindu

‘We’re not going to die wondering’: Scotland set for Ireland showdown

Gregor Townsend’s side must overcome the world’s No 1 side by a margin to secure progress to the World Cup quarter-finals

The Guardian - UK

Jerry Coovadia: the South African doctor who led the fight against HIV in children

South African-born Professor Hoosen “Jerry” Coovadia, renowned academic and prominent anti-apartheid activist, passed away on 4 October. As a paediatrician I was privileged to know and work with him over two decades. Prior to that I knew him when we were both health activists in apartheid South Africa.

The Conversation

Fossil snake traces: another world-first find on South Africa's Cape south coast

Snakes are familiar, distinctive – and often feared – reptiles. And they’ve been around for a long time: body fossils found in the UK, Portugal and the US stretch all the way back to the late Jurassic period, about 150 million years ago.

The Conversation

Cricket World Cup table 2023: Final group stage standings and results as India stay perfect

New Zealand have joined hosts India, South Africa and Australia in the semi-finals

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The Independent UK

South African flag may be taken down at rugby & cricket World Cups for doping body's non-compliance

The South African flag will not be displayed at the rugby and cricket World Cups later this month if its national anti-doping body does not appeal a decision by the World Anti-Doping Agency to declare it non-compliant

The Conversation

Johannesburg has been hit by severe water shortages: new plan to manage the crisis isn't the answer

Johannesburg and its surrounds, at the centre of the industrial heartland of South Africa, have been hit by severe water cuts. Water interruptions have been happening for years, but they have been scaled up dramatically in recent weeks. The deteriorating situation recently forced the Minister of Water and Sanitation, Senzo…

Zenger

South African Boxer Ricardo Malajika Triumphs In IBO Junior Bantamweight Title Fight

Malajika outmaneuvers Munoz to claim unanimous victory in an impressive display of boxing brilliance.

The Hindu

Australian players have a plan for Indian spinners, says Pat Cummins

Australia skipper Pat Cummins confident ahead of World Cup opener against India. Says team has plan in place to tackle spinners. Cummins banking on Warner, Maxwell for success

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The National (Scotland)

George Turner almost became a fourth victim of the curse of the Scotland hookers

First Ewan Ashman missed the opening weekend defeat to South Africa in Marseilles because of a concussion suffered in training earlier that week.

The Hindu

Cricket World Cup 2023 | India, a favourite, will look to recreate the 2011 magic; Australia, England, South Africa strong contenders

Cricket's showpiece event, the World Cup, kicks off in Ahmedabad, India, with defending champion England and 2019 runner-up New Zealand vying for glory. Stars like Stokes, Williamson, Kohli, Sharma, Ashwin, Warner, Smith and Root will have their last WC dance. India is the sole host and fav to lift the…

The Independent UK

South African mining employs many and may only have decades left, report warns

South Africa’s overall mining profits slipped by more than $5 billion in the last financial year

The Conversation

Lion protection fee paid by tourists could help stop trophy hunting – South African study

Trophy hunting is contentious. It typically involves paying for and pursuing a specific wild animal, often a large or iconic species, with the goal of killing it to obtain a trophy, such as the animal’s head, horns, or hide.

The Independent UK

George Turner knows Scotland must find their ‘best performance’ against Ireland

Gregor Townsend’s side find themselves in a position whereby they must defeat Ireland with a bonus point in Paris this weekend to progress.

The Independent UK

Pierre Schoeman eager to extend ‘miracle’ World Cup beyond Ireland clash

The South Africa-born prop is enjoying the time of his life in France as Gregor Townsend’s first-choice loosehead.

The Guardian - UK

New Zealand are under the radar and with Aaron Smith that makes them dangerous

Teams will have to look at how they can slow the All Blacks’ ruck down and put pressure on the 9 and 10 axis

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