Defiant Boks 'can still win' World Cup, says coach Nienaber
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber struck a defiant note after Saturday's nerve-jangling 13-8 defeat to Ireland, claiming the defending champions can still win the Rugby World Cup.
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Kicking woes 'not the only reason' Boks fell short in Ireland epic, says Nienaber
A defiant Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber said his charges' suspect goalkicking was not the sole reason for their 13-8 defeat against Ireland in a heated and absorbing Pool B clash at the Stade de France on Saturday.
Springboks still on track to win World Cup - coach Nienaber
PARIS :South Africa's lack of accuracy close to the Ireland tryline and off the kicking tee were major contributors to their epic 13-8 loss in a Rugby World Cup Pool B showdown on Saturday but the belief that they can win the World Cup still burns bright.
Nienaber: Springboks still on track to win World Cup
South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber says he hasn't lost any faith that his side can retain their Rugby World Cup title, despite their 13-8 Pool B defeat to Ireland.
Springboks hail "proper test" in World Cup defeat to Ireland
PARIS : South Africa's lack of accuracy close to the Ireland tryline and off the kicking tee were major contributors to their epic 13-8 loss in a Rugby World Cup Pool B showdown on Saturday and they now face a crunch clash with Tonga to progress from the group.
Josh van der Flier: Ireland need more than just physicality against the Boks
Josh van der Flier says Ireland will need to be more than just physical when they take on South Africa this evening.
Sexton's boot and Springbok forward power a potent World Cup cocktail
Ireland and South Africa will meet for the first time in a Rugby World Cup on Saturday in a blockbuster that pitches the world number one Irish against the defending champions.
Donal Lenihan: I give Ireland the edge in a Springboks game fit for the World Cup final
The Irish presence in Paris has been picking up over the last few days and this is a game Ireland have been gearing up for since they beat England on 18 March to win the Grand Slam.