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South Africa 13-5 Samoa
Report by David van der MerweThe match that could determine the final standings in group D took place between the Springboks and Samoa today. Many Springbok fans saw this as the challenge for South Africa in the group stages. They also looked forward to seeing a great display by the Springboks before the quarter finals.
Samoa laid the challenge down to the Springboks with their war cry and you could see how fired up they were. I wonder how the opposing teams will react to the Springboks doing a Toi-Toi before the start of the game?
Springboks announce strong side to face Samoa
Peter
de Villiers yesterday announced his team to face Samoa. As always there are a
couple of surprises in the team.
De Villiers opted for a fit again Victor Matfield to captain the team and dropped John Smit to the bench. This gives Bismarck du Plessis his first start of the tournament. Not a bad move as Bismarck is rated as the number one hooker in the world by many.
Rugby World Cup Preview - Wales v Samoa
It's time for another match preview - in this post we will analyse the squads, give you our score prediction and let you know the ones to watch.
Wales will take on Samoa in what could be the first upset of the tournament at Waikoto Stadium tomorrow. Those who haven't travelled down under will have to wake up early to see the encounter which kicks off at 0430 BST. Ireland's Alain Rolland will referee the game which is sure to contain some big hits.
Click read more to our predictions and squad analysis.
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| Toby Faletau starts at Number 8. |
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