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Rugby World Cup 2023: Guardian writers’ predictions

South Africa will be aiming to defend their title, France will fancy their chances on home soil and can Fiji upset the established order?

The Guardian - UK

Rugby World Cup 2023: Who are the favourites?

The Rugby World Cup kicks off in France on Friday with pundits pointing to a wide-open contest between four teams that are a cut above the rest. A skewed draw has placed all four sides – France, Ireland, New Zealand and South Africa – in the same half of the…

France 24

Evolved South Africa side bid to retain Rugby World Cup – but one factor might prevent them

The Springboks are ready to defend their World Cup crown

The Independent UK

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Rassie Erasmus: ‘Winning the World Cup is nice – but the most beautiful thing is what we have created’

South Africa’s director of rugby tells Donald McRae that transforming the sport in his country was a greater achievement than World Cup success

The Guardian - UK

After bashing by the Springboks, will the real All Blacks turn up in France?

Just as New Zealand had bounced back to be considered Rugby World Cup pretenders, the flaws and angst have returned

The Guardian - UK

How birthright rule is giving teams the X-factor for Rugby World Cup

Tonga and Samoa head to France with squads enhanced by players capped elsewhere but eligibility changes may have drawbacks

The Guardian - UK

South Africa accused of ‘abusing the bench’ in record All Blacks win

Jacques Nienaber used seven forwards off the bench in the Springboks’ win over New Zealand at Twickenham

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Rugby World Cup needs crucial dose of beauty to contrast with big beasts

Serious strength and physicality will be fundamental for success but rolling mauls will not win over neutrals

The Guardian - UK

Kyle Steyn on Scotland challenge to face South Africa

His touchdown at Murrayfield on Saturday took his own tally to nine from just 13 appearances.

The National (Scotland)

Scotland’s Grant Gilchrist: South Africa are world champions for a reason

Gilchrist insists two crushing wins for the Springboks have not caused any heightened trepidation within the dressing room.

The Independent UK

Townsend hopeful Scotland produce 'something special' at Rugby World Cup

Played four, won three, lost one - and that by a mere three points. Scotland have had a relatively successful Summer Series.

The National (Scotland)

Canan Moodie escaped gang violence to become rugby’s rapidly rising star

South Africa’s 20-year-old back grew up next to a drug den but a supportive family and street-honed skills have changed his life

The Guardian - UK

Jamie Ritchie says perfect performance yet to come ahead of World Cup

JAMIE Ritchie acknowledged last night that his Scotland side have fallen some way short of perfection in each of their four World Cup warm-up games,…

The National (Scotland)

South Africa lay down marker ahead of World Cup defence by thrashing New Zealand

The reigning world champions dominated from the first whistle on a chastening night for World Cup favourites New Zealand.

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Evening Standard

New Zealand 7-35 South Africa: Springboks inflict record defeat on All Blacks

Storied Test nations brought genuine, gold-standard razzmatazz to the home of rugby

The Guardian - UK

New Zealand 7-35 South Africa: Rugby World Cup warm-up international – as it happened

South Africa’s Springboks demolished the New Zealand All Blacks with a powerful forwards display and a five-try blitz.

The Independent UK

How to watch South Africa vs New Zealand: TV channel, online stream and start time for World Cup warm-up

Everything you need to know ahead of the World Cup warm-up fixture

The Guardian - UK

Ireland ready to fly at Rugby World Cup but champions still need luck

Injuries to key players can change sporting fates, while South Africa look much stronger with Siya Kolisi back in the side

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The Independent UK

Wales boss Warren Gatland says heavy South Africa loss helps World Cup selection

It was the first time Wales have conceded 50 points under Warren Gatland, who picks his 33-man World Cup squad on Monday.

The Independent UK

Wales v South Africa LIVE: Rugby result and reaction from World Cup warm-up in Cardiff

Wales 16-52 South Africa: Wales thrashed in their final Rugby World Cup warm-up by the Springboks as Siya Kolisi returns from long-term injury

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Wales vs South Africa live stream: how to watch today's Rugby World Cup warm-up online

Wales face South Africa in Cardiff in a World Cup warm-up match. Read on for your full guide to watching a Wales vs South Africa live stream from anywhere in the world.

The Guardian - UK

Siya Kolisi boost as Springboks take on Wales before World Cup defence

Springboks captain returns from the knee injury that was feared would rule him out of the tournament

The Independent UK

Warren Gatland impressed by competition for World Cup places in Wales squad

Wales conclude their warm-up schedule against powerful South Africa on Saturday.

The Independent UK

Talking points ahead of Wales’ final World Cup warm-up game against South Africa

The squad announcement looms for Wales’ World Cup hopefuls.

Evening Standard

Wales vs South Africa: Kick off time, TV channel, live stream, team news, lineups, h2h, odds

Wales entertain South Africa in Cardiff as preparations for the Rugby World Cup continue.

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