South Africa lay marker down ahead of World Cup defence by thrashing New Zealand
South Africa laid down a marker ahead of their World Cup title defence by hammering New Zealand 35-7 in a warm-up clash at Twickenham.
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Springboks inflict heaviest ever defeat on New Zealand with 35-7 win
LONDON : South Africa put in a masterclass of forward power to thrash New Zealand 35-7 in their Rugby World Cup warm-up fixture at neutral Twickenham on Friday, the biggest ever loss for the All Blacks in their 102-year test history.
South Africa inflict heaviest-ever defeat on New Zealand in World Cup warm-up
It was a performance that serves as a warning to the Springboks’ rivals as they prepare to defend their World Cup title in France as they scored five tries through captain Siya Kolisi, wing Kurt-Lee Arendse, hookers Malcolm Marx and Bongi Mbonambi and flanker Kwagga Smith.
Moodie moves to centre for Springboks against New Zealand
LONDON : South Africa's Canan Moodie will play a first test at centre and there is another start for returning captain Siya Kolisi as coach Jacques Nienaber named his team to play New Zealand in a Rugby World Cup warm-up at Twickenham on Friday.
Moodie at outside centre as Boks ring changes for All Blacks clash at Twickenham
Canan Moodie will start at outside centre for the Springboks when they tackle the All Blacks in a Rugby World Cup warm-up match at Twickenham on Friday night.
Bok skipper Kolisi happy to emerge unscathed in Test comeback: 'It felt amazing'
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi relished his return to Test match rugby, even if it was for 40 minutes, in the 52-16 thrashing of Wales in Cardiff on Saturday.
Kolisi's return triumphant as powerful and enterprising Springboks put 50 past Wales
If - and the if here is a substantial one - there was any cynicism about Siya Kolisi's much-publicised return to the Springbok team perhaps being a tad overhyped even before he made it onto the field again, it evaporated within 40 minutes.
Ruthless South Africa crush inexperienced Wales
World champions South Africa delivered a ruthless display that bristled with pace and power to demolish Wales 52-16 at the Principality Stadium.