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  1. Kirchner gets Bok call-up

    Bulls fullback Zane Kirchner will replace injured Frans Steyn at the World Cup. Read more

  2. Boks will miss ‘The Mule’

    JON CARDINELLI writes that Frans Steyn’s tournament-ending injury will impact on the Springboks’ game plan as well as the composition of the match 22. Read more

  3. Ashton breaks Scottish hearts

    Chris Ashton scored a late try to give England a 16-12 win against Scotland in Auckland. Read more

  4. Tonga stun France

    Tonga picked up a shock 19-14 win over France, but it wasn’t enough for a quarter-final qualifying spot in Pool A. Read more

  5. Early Aussie blitz blows away Bears

    Australia scored the four-try bonus point within 15 minutes to crush Russia 68-22. Read more

  6. Frans blow for Boks

    Frans Steyn has sustained a serious shoulder injury and will play no further part in the Springboks’ World Cup campaign. Read more

  7. Carter and McCaw crocked again

    Richie McCaw is out of Sunday’s Test against Canada but the word is Dan Carter could be out of the World Cup. Read more

  8. Pool D latest – Williams off the hook

    Keo.co.za brings you the latest news form Pool D. Read more

  9. Samoa bring Boks back to earth

    RYAN VREDE watched Samoa give the Springboks a reality check despite going down 13-5 at the North Habour Stadium. Read more

  10. PdV: Bruising clash a boost

    Peter de Villiers says that Friday’s clash served as ideal preparation for the quarter-finals but doubts the Wallabies or All Blacks will be as physical as Samoa. Read more

  11. Finishing failings nearly floor Boks

    JON CARDINELLI writes the Springboks played with power and purpose but struggled to translate territorial and set-piece dominance into points. Read more

  12. Boks refute criticism of attack

    The Springboks maintain that their attacking impotency isn’t a cause for concern. Read more

  13. Boks: Tale of the tape

    Keo.co.za does a statistical preview of the Springboks’ clash with Samoa and inspects trends relevant to both sides courtesy of ruckingoodstats.com. Read more

  14. Pool A latest – Mils closer to century

    Keo.co.za brings you the latest news from Pool A. Read more

  15. Pool C latest – O’Gara retained at 10

    Keo.co.za brings you the latest news from Pool C. Read more

  16. The buck stops here

    MARK KEOHANE, writing in Business Day Sport Monthly, says Springbok rugby must never again lurch from one World Cup campaign to another. It must become a results-driven business with expectation and accountability. Read more

  17. Boks: Intense study of refs crucial

    Gary Gold says notable differences in interpretations between the northern and southern hemisphere referees has made detailed analysis critical to World Cup success. Read more

  18. ‘All Blacks are still favourites’

    Bryan Habana has challenged the popular perception that the Springboks are the team to beat at this World Cup. Read more

  19. Waikato’s wonder and woe

    JON CARDINELLI writes that his experience of Waikato’s breathtaking natural phenomena and charming culture has been slightly marred by the anal-retentiveness of the New Zealand authorities. Read more

  20. Pool C latest – Samo wings it for Wallabies

    Keo.co.za brings you the latest World Cup news from Pool C. Read more