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Australia beat South Africa in thriller

» Posted by Johan Jacobs

Australia scored a penalty nine minutes from time as they snuck a 11-9 win over defending champions South Africa to book a World Cup semi-final against New Zealand.   In a tight match in Wellington, Australia withstood a huge Springbok …

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Smit back to face Australia, Botha blow

» Posted by Johan Jacobs

John Smit was restored as South Africa captain but veteran lock Bakkies Botha’s World Cup is over after injury ruled him out of the quarter-final against Australia on Sunday.   Smit, who returned to the starting line up in place …

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Springboks eliminate brave Samoa

» Posted by Johan Jacobs

South Africa withstood a brave Samoa fight back to seal top spot in World Cup Group D with a 13-5 victory at North Harbour Stadium in Auckland.   Bryan Habana scored an early try as the Springboks lead 13-0 at …

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Matfield to lead Boks against Samoa

» Posted by Johan Jacobs

Springbok second row Victor Matfield has recovered from a hamstring injury and will captain South Africa in one of seven changes to the side to play Samoa in their final Pool D match.   Matfield returns for the holders after …

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Springboks demolish Namibia

» Posted by Johan Jacobs

South Africa remain firmly on course to top Pool D at the World Cup after a record 87-0 victory over minnows Namibia at North Harbour Stadium in Albany.   The Springboks secured the bonus point with four first-half tries and …

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