France may be overwhelming favourites for victory in their Rugby World Cup Pool A fixture with Namibia in Marseille, but it is a chance to work on tactical plans and get minutes into the legs of several players, flanker Charles Ollivon says.

Scrumhalf Tate McDermott and powerful prop Pone Fa’amausili will be available for Australia’s do-or-die clash with Wales at the Rugby World Cup on Sunday in a welcome boost for a Wallabies side rocked by last weekend’s loss to Fiji.

The significant improvement in the skill set of Fijian players is now bearing fruit as we consistently make waves at the Rugby World Cup.

The next two games are crucial for the Fiji Water Flying Fijians after getting their Rugby World Cup campaign back on track with a win over Australia on Monday.

Fiji’s victory over Australia at the World Cup was a boost for smaller rugby nations and a sign of the Pacific islanders’ rapid improvement, but structural issues within the game mean it is likely to be the exception rather than the norm.

Lock Eben Etzebeth has been passed fit to play for South Africa against Ireland in their Rugby World Cup Pool B clash in Paris as coach Jacques Nienaber opted for seven forwards on the bench for the fixture that could decide the group.

Portugal winger Vincent Pinto has been banned for two games for kicking Wales’s Josh Adams in the head while jumping to catch a high ball in a World Cup match in Nice last weekend.

Namibia have made nine changes to their starting XV for the Rugby World Cup Pool A clash with hosts France in Marseille on Thursday as coach Allister Coetzee looks to give his wider squad a taste of the tournament in this “special occasion”.

Italy’s first objective at this Rugby World Cup is to win their opening two games, and after disposing of Namibia, winning 52-8, they now face a Uruguay side who should not be underestimated.

The rugby journey of Flying Fijians fullback Ilaisa Droasese commenced at a young age, fueled by his unwavering passion, which ultimately paved the way for his rise to stardom.

The influence of Reverend Joji Rinakama has brought about a significant shift in the mindset of the Flying Fijians at the Rugby World Cup.

The Fiji Water Flying Fijians are now ranked eighth in the world after the 22-15 win over Australia in the Rugby World Cup yesterday.