Today's rugby news as French game rocked by bullying scandal and Springboks admit they can't 'beat Wales into submission'

Today's rugby news includes French game rocked by bullying scandal and Springboks admitting they can't beat Wales into submission.

World Rugby is concerned by the allegations of bullying within the France 2023 World Cup organising committee. The World cup in France gets underway on Friday, September 8, 20th 2022 and the final is on Saturday, October 28th. The matter is being considered by France's Ethics Committee. A comprehensive investigation will be carried out by French Sports Ministry.

Wales are on a three-Test tour of South Africa. The Springboks are underdogs. Trevor Nyakane believes that Wales won't be beaten easily. French game rocked by bullying scandal. Boks admit they can't 'beat Wales into submission'.

Eddie Jones' England side take on Australia next month. Jones and Cheika are close friends. Cheikas left his role as Wallabies head coach in 2019. England have been beaten by Ireland, France and Barbarians in their last three matches. Eddie Jones has an immaculate record against Australia, winning all eight of his games against his home country. He believes Australia is a place where you can become a special team.

Maggie Alphonsi is running for the position of Rugby Football Union president. She won 74 caps for England and is a former player. If elected, Alphonsi would be the first woman and person of colour to hold the post. She wants to help England win the right to host the Rugby World Cup in 2025. Jason Leonard was the previous RFU president and he did a great job. He was elected in 2015.