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.
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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).
RWC 2023: Mbonambi to captain Boks against Romania as Williams starts on wing
The Springboks have named Bongi Mbonambi as their captain for Sunday's Rugby World Cup clash against Romania in Bordeaux.
Springboks have plan to counter Russell threat
MARSEILLE, France : South Africa would be foolish to focus on only one player, but there is little doubt that Scotland flyhalf Finn Russell presents a clear and present danger when the sides meet in their Rugby World Cup Pool B opener in Marseille on Sunday.