Nienaber 'comfortable with risk' of 7/1 party trick against Ireland on World Cup stage
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Ruthless Springboks gear up for Ireland with Romania demolition
South Africa thrashed Romania 76-0 to secure a bonus point win in Bordeaux on and mirror the ominous form shown by Pool B leaders Ireland in the tournament's toughest group.
Merciless South Africa batter Romania 76-0 in Bordeaux
BORDEAUX, France : South Africa thrashed Romania 76-0 to secure a bonus point win in Bordeaux on Sunday and mirror the ominous form shown by Pool B leaders Ireland in the tournament's toughest group.
Eben, Marx injuries won't distract 'fully focused' Springboks from Romania game, says Nienaber
Holders South Africa are 'fully focused' on Sunday's meeting with Romania in the Rugby World Cup in spite of injuries to two of their leading players.
Handre Pollard is World Cup bound, but won't play against Ireland
Flyhalf Handre Pollard will be France bound to join the Springbok camp at the Rugby World Cup, but it is not expected that he will play against Ireland in the defending champions' third Pool B match next weekend (23 September).
Nienaber changes 14 for Romania test and selects four scrum-halves
South Africa coach Jacques Nienaber has made 14 changes to his side for the Rugby World Cup Pool B clash with minnows Romania in Bordeaux on Sunday, with Damian Willemse the only player retained from their opening 18-3 victory over Scotland.
Nienaber defends 4 Bok scrumhalves decision: Handre's fit, but not enough to win a Test
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber defended the decision to pick four scrumhalves in his World Cup 33, saying it allows him to have a selection and versatility cushion in the event of injuries while main flyhalf Handre Pollard gets back to full fitness.