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PARIS :South Africa have sprung selection surprises for Sunday's Rugby World Cup quarter-final against France, naming a new halfback pairing of Manie Libbok and Cobus Reinach, veteran Duane Vermeulen at number eight and only five forwards on the bench.
South Africa have named a surprise half-back pairing of Manie Libbok and Cobus Reinach and only five forwards on the bench for Sunday's Rugby World Cup quarter-final against hosts France. Coach Jacques Nienaber had several selection conundrums ahead of the game at the Stade de France, with the most anticipated being the choice of fly-half, and in naming his side on Friday gave the nod to Libbok despite misgivings about his kicking abilities.
PARIS : South Africa have named a surprise halfback pairing of Manie Libbok and Cobus Reinach and only five forwards on the bench for Sunday’s Rugby World Cup quarter-final against hosts France.
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber on Friday confirmed his team for Sunday's blockbuster Rugby World Cup quarter-final against France at the Stade de France in Paris.
Rassie Erasmus' gamble on drafting in experienced World Cup winner Handre Pollard as a replacement for injured hooker Malcolm Marx looks set to reap dividends as the flyhalf gave a controlled display in South Africa's victory over Tonga.
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.
