Boks fret over Mapimpi's World Cup availability after fractured cheekbone
Springbok winger Makazole Mapimpi's Rugby World Cup is in doubt after he sustained a facial injury in Sunday night's 49-18 win over Tonga in Marseille.
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Springboks sweat on Mapimpi injury in wake of Tonga win
MARSEILLE, France : South Africa will send wing Makazole Mapimpi for scans on a fracture to his cheek-bone in the wake of Sunday’s 49-18 victory over Tonga that took the defending champions to the brink of a Rugby World Cup quarter-final place.
Tonga need more time to build on gutsy showing says coach
MARSEILLE, France : Tonga received a huge boost after a gutsy showing against South Africa at the Rugby World Cup on Sunday with coach Toutai Kefu insisting more time together and extra matches for the small island nation will further increase their competitiveness.
South Africa beat Tonga to secure quarter-final spot
Defending champions South Africa saw off Tonga 49-18 to pick up a bonus-point win in Marseille which moved them temporarily top of Rugby World Cup Pool B.