South Africa

South Africa captain Jean de Villiers is out of the World Cup after sustaining a fractured jaw in Saturday's 46-6 win over Samoa.

Head coach Heyneke Meyer expressed relief after South Africa ended one of the most difficult weeks of his career with a 46-6 six-try, bonus-point victory over Samoa.

Heyneke Meyer will keep faith with "fighter" and captain Jean De Villiers for South Africa's crucial World Cup clash with Samoa.

Samoa are bracing themselves for a South African backlash when the teams square up at Villa Park at the weekend.

Japan stunned South Africa with a 34-32 win at Brighton in World Cup Pool B on Saturday.

2007 champions South Africa open their 2015 campaign against Japan later today (19th September) and speaking to BT Sport, Lawrence Dallaglio and Brian O'Driscoll back them to go deep into the tournament.

Japan head coach Eddie Jones knows his side will assume the role of David when they take on one of rugby's true Goliaths in South Africa.

South Africa will parade the most experienced team in their Test history on Saturday when they tackle opening World Cup opponents Japan in Brighton.

Sale Sharks have announced the signing of South Africa international prop Brian Mujati.

Scrum-half Rudy Paige is the solitary uncapped player named in South Africa's 31-man World Cup squad.

South Africa gained revenge for last weekend's surprise Rugby Championship defeat to Argentina in Durban with a 26-12 victory over the Pumas in Buenos Aires on Saturday.

Whilst Australia are in the ascendancy, the Springboks are stuttering.

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Juan Imhoff's hat-trick led Argentina to a stunning 37-25 upset in Durban as South Africa's World Cup preparations continue to falter with a fourth straight defeat.

The Rugby Championship may still have a round of fixtures left to play, but the four games played so far have highlighted a lot of the respective strengths and weaknesses of the quartet from the southern hemisphere.

South Africa are confident of arriving at the World Cup with a clean bill of health despite being ravaged by injury during the Rugby Championship.

Ellis Park played host to one of the most compelling international matches of the last few years on Saturday, as New Zealand came from behind to beat South Africa, 20-27, in an enthralling contest.

New Zealand, Australia, South Africa and Argentina began their preparations for the Rugby World Cup in serious fashion this weekend as a condensed Rugby Championship got underway.

The Rugby Championship kicked off this weekend, with Australia and South Africa stealing the show thanks to their dramatic clash at Suncorp in Brisbane.

Tevita Kuridrani scored a stoppage-time try to complete a stunning comeback victory for Australia as they defeated South Africa 24-20 in their opening Rugby Championship match in Brisbane.