7/1 is back! Springboks shock with seven forwards on bench for crunch Ireland World Cup clash
The Springboks have made the bold call of naming seven forwards on their bench for Saturday's Rugby World Cup clash against Ireland in Paris.
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Kleyn and Snyman among seven forwards on Boks bench for showdown with Ireland
Former Ireland international Jean Kleyn has been named in the South Africa squad for Saturday's Rugby World Cup Pool B meeting between the sides, with the Munster lock among seven forwards on the Springbok bench.
Rassie Erasmus, the Bok coaching guru who divides opinion: 'I'm a quiet, uncomplicated person'
South African director of rugby Rassie Erasmus describes himself in his biography as "a quiet, uncomplicated person" and he is far from the extrovert many perceive him to be.
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.
Libbok's all-round game makes up for kicking wobbles - Siya Kolisi
Out-half Manie Libbok is the man to lead South Africa in their quest to retain the Rugby World Cup, even if he has bad days from the kicking tee, captain Siya Kolisi said in the wake of their 18-3 victory over Scotland in Marseille on Sunday.
Captain Kolisi! Boks melt SA hearts in epic Marseille victory lap
The Springboks paid tribute to their fans after beating Scotland 18-3 in a Rugby World Cup Pool B clash at the Stade de Marseille on Sunday.
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.
