Jacques Nienaber, the head coach of the Springboks, has emphasized the significance of establishing momentum in all their pre-World Cup Tests before embarking on their journey to France for the tournament.
Prior to turning out for the Barbarians at Twickenham to take on a World XV coached by Steve Hansen, Leicester Tigers and England hooker spoke to Joe Harvey about his return from long-term injury and why pre-season starts now.
Exclusive interview: Welsh international chats to TRU's James Skeldon about the state of the game in his country, the retirements of Alun Wyn Jones and Justin Tipuric, recovering from injury and representing the Barbarians.
As he prepares to turn out for the World XV at Twickenham against the Barbarians, TRU columnist and Italy international Seb Negri pens his thoughts ahead of a special week, being back at Twickenham, plus he discusses the rest of 2023.
Tom Curry is hoping that Sale Sharks can turn the bitter disappointment of losing his twin brother Ben to injury into a positive when the club face Saracens in the Gallagher Premiership final.
South Africa Rugby said that it would be too early to make a call on skipper Siya Kolisi's availability for the upcoming Rugby World Cup to be played in France later this year.
Scotland fullback Stuart Hogg has announced that he will be retiring from professional rugby at the end of the Rugby World Cup scheduled in France later in the year.
Former All Blacks coach Steve Hansen said the expectations of Ireland following their Grand Slam triumph will add to their pressure of performing in the upcoming Rugby World Cup scheduled in France later this year.