With the calendar page now showing September, the 2019 Rugby World Cup is now clearly in sight. Soon Rugby World Cup news will be front and center for this, and many other rugby websites globally. To consolidate our preparations, Last Word on Rugby brings you a full roundup of all the news, squad announcements, and […] READ MORE
Tag: Pool B
All Blacks team named, as RWC rest days apply new pressures
The All Blacks team to play Canada has been named, with 16 players ready to make their World Cup debut, in only the defending champions second match. 10 days after #NZLvRSA, it appears that RWC rest days has applied unfamiliar pressure on the All Blacks with assistant coach Ian Foster addressing the pressures of the […] READ MORE
Namibia Rugby World Cup squad prepare for 5th Cup appearance
Continuing the tier two Rugby World Cup series, Mcee Azutopshutter, looks at Namibia. The African side; nicknamed Welwitschias, qualified for the Rugby World Cup after winning the Africa gold cup final against Kenya. Representing their nation, the Namibia Rugby World Cup squad looks forward to the challenge ahead. Placed in Pool B, alongside the defending […] READ MORE
Speed and Mobility, the key to All Blacks RWC squad
Examining the 31 names that make-up the All Blacks RWC squad (Rugby World Cup) you sense that this 2019 side has been selected to maximize their ‘speed and mobility’ in a bid to win an unprecedented back-to-back-to-back World Championships. Although that ultimate goal is over two months away, the beginning of the 2019 Rugby World […] READ MORE