The Springboks are getting ready for their biggest match since the Rugby World Cup final in Japan in 2019. Assistant coach Felix Jones revealed that the team is focused on winning their fourth Rugby World Cup. They have been fine-tuning their match tactics during their training sessions, with their final session taking place on Wednesday. The team is prepared to face New Zealand at the Stade de France on Saturday evening. The Springbok Women’s team has also made some changes to their lineup for their final WXV 2 clash against Samoa. Head coach Louis Koen has tweaked the midfield and loose trio combinations, and Rights Mkhari has been brought in as a replacement. In other news, the World Rugby Council has announced several exciting changes, including the expansion of the Rugby World Cup to 24 teams in 2027. They have also reformed the global men’s and women’s rugby calendars and will be launching a new international men’s competition in 2024. Lastly, Glasgow Warriors’ surprising win over Leinster has sent shockwaves through the rugby community, making it the standout moment of the opening weekend of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship.