Ruthless Springboks gear up for Ireland with Romania demolition
South Africa thrashed Romania 76-0 to secure a bonus point win in Bordeaux on and mirror the ominous form shown by Pool B leaders Ireland in the tournament's toughest group.
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Merciless South Africa batter Romania 76-0 in Bordeaux
BORDEAUX, France : South Africa thrashed Romania 76-0 to secure a bonus point win in Bordeaux on Sunday and mirror the ominous form shown by Pool B leaders Ireland in the tournament's toughest group.
Eben, Marx injuries won't distract 'fully focused' Springboks from Romania game, says Nienaber
Holders South Africa are 'fully focused' on Sunday's meeting with Romania in the Rugby World Cup in spite of injuries to two of their leading players.
Handre Pollard is World Cup bound, but won't play against Ireland
Flyhalf Handre Pollard will be France bound to join the Springbok camp at the Rugby World Cup, but it is not expected that he will play against Ireland in the defending champions' third Pool B match next weekend (23 September).
Nienaber changes 14 for Romania test and selects four scrum-halves
South Africa coach Jacques Nienaber has made 14 changes to his side for the Rugby World Cup Pool B clash with minnows Romania in Bordeaux on Sunday, with Damian Willemse the only player retained from their opening 18-3 victory over Scotland.
RWC 2023: Mbonambi to captain Boks against Romania as Williams starts on wing
The Springboks have named Bongi Mbonambi as their captain for Sunday's Rugby World Cup clash against Romania in Bordeaux.
Springboks go with Kolbe, Arendse on wings to start Rugby World Cup defence vs. Scotland
Cheslin Kolbe and Kurt-Lee Arendse are on the South Africa wings for the opening game of its Rugby World Cup title defence against Scotland this weekend, and Damian Willemse is at fullback ahead of Willie le Roux.