Springboks ready to rotate while respecting Romania: 'Player load a big focus'
South Africa will likely rotate a host of players for their second Pool B match against Romania in Bordeaux this weekend, assistant coach Felix Jones said on Tuesday.
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WATCH | Bok coach concerned over Libbok's goal-kicking? 'Not if he wins man of the match'
South Africa's last two World Cup titles, in 2019 and 2007, highlighted the importance of a sharp-shooting goalkicker, Handre Pollard and Percy Montgomery's consummate skill off the kicking tee a key factor in their teams' success.
Springboks face tense wait to hear extent of Etzebeth injury following 'slippery' win
On an evening where pretty much everything else went according to plan, the Springboks face an anxious wait on the extent of Eben Etzebeth's shoulder injury.
Springboks sweat over Etzebeth injury after Scotland win
MARSEILLE, France : South Africa were relieved to get through a "slippery" Rugby World Cup Pool B game with Scotland on Sunday but the 18-3 victory could have come at some cost to their bid to retain their title, with lock Eben Etzebeth injured.
South Africa start Rugby World Cup defence with win over Scotland
The Springboks, featuring 14 of the match-day squad of 23 that beat England in the 2019 final, were made to work hard for the win, with just two Manie Libbok penalties to show for their first-half graft, Finn Russell pulling one back for Scotland.
Springboks have better balance and depth than in 'bonus' 2019 triumph
MARSEILLE, France : If winning a Rugby World Cup is a squad effort then South Africa are better placed than most to retain their title with strength in depth across the park and much of the experience gained in lifting the trophy four years ago retained.
South Africa pick Willemse over Le Roux for World Cup opener
South Africa have selected Damian Willemse at fullback and opted for a 6-2 split between forwards and backs on the bench for the opening game of their Rugby World Cup defence against Scotland in Marseille on Sunday.
Springboks name team for Scotland World Cup opener as Willemse, Kriel, Wiese start
The Springboks have named their team to take on Scotland and launch their title defence in their 2023 Rugby World Cup opener in Marseille on Sunday.