Williams scores hat-trick as Wales thrash Namibia
Scott Williams grabbed a hat-trick of tries as Wales thrashed Namibia 81-7 to record their highest Rugby World Cup score.
Scott Williams grabbed a hat-trick of tries as Wales thrashed Namibia 81-7 to record their highest Rugby World Cup score.
Lock Victor Matfield and centre Jean de Villiers’ World Cup dreams are still alive, Springbok team doctor Craig Roberts confirmed on Monday.
The Springboks beat Wales 17-16 in their opening match of their Rugby World Cup title defence in Wellington on Sunday.
Replacement winger Francois Hougaard scored a late try to give world champions South Africa a nail-biting 17-16 victory over Wales on Sunday.
Wales will be offered "no second chances" when they kick off their World Cup against defending champions South Africa.
The 2011 Rugby World Cup tournament kicks off with the All Blacks feeling the pressure and the Springboks seeking a good start against Wales.
Even though the Boks played more matches at Westpac Stadium, it does not necessarily mean they would have an advantage, says Victor Matfield
Warren Gatland says Wales and England’s decision to wear black change kits at the World Cup should be seen as a mark of respect for hosts New Zealand.
The Springboks have drafted Frans Steyn into the midfield for their Test against Wales at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday.
SA No 8 Pierre Spies believes a successful Grand Slam tour can help the Boks go some way to making up for the pain of the Tri-Nations.
Wales coaching trio Warren Gatland, Shaun Edwards and Rob Howley will all work under head coach Ian McGeechan on next year’s South African tour.