South Africa v Samoa: Rugby World Cup 2015 – live!
1 decade ago by The GuardianRugby World Cup Pool B updates from the 4.45pm BST game at Villa ParkVictor Matfield: I’ve never known a dressing room so low as after JapanAnd mail barry.glendenning@theguardian.com or tweet @bglendenning...
Scotland should take a risk or two against USA before Springbok challenge
1 decade ago by The GuardianHaving overcome one Rugby World Cup minnow in Japan, Scotland can benefit from a carefree approach to deal with the different challenge posed by the USA in LeedsIt’s the turn of Scotland to go through...
South Africa vs Samoa - Match Preview
1 decade agoPerhaps only South Africans will fully understand the massive pressure the Springboks have been under since their calamitous defeat by Japan, because the level of expectation at home is uncompromising....
South Africa vs Samoa, Rugby World Cup: live
1 decade ago by The TelegraphHow will South Africa respond to shock defeat to Japan. Can Samoa pile the pressure on the Springboks? Kick-off is at 16.45BST
Meyer looks to Pollard as Springboks seek Japan atonement
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentSouth Africa coach Heyneke Meyer has placed the burden of ensuring the Springboks remain in the World Cup squarely in the lap of his young fly-half Handré Pollard.
Defeat is not an option for Jean de Villiers
1 decade ago by The TimesIf there were any doubts about the importance of rugby union in South Africa, then the words of Jean de...
Wales’ George North eager to show size matters after rough times
1 decade ago by The GuardianPlaying his third game since returning from concussion, the hefty wing is ready to shine against England’s heavy-duty backlineIt was the thighs that had it for Warren Gatland when he first saw George...
South Africa captain Jean de Villiers hoping to erase shame of humiliating defeat to Japan
1 decade ago by The TelegraphSpringboks captain Jean de Villiers admits he was expecting to be dropped for Samoa game
De Villiers expected the axe
1 decade ago by Rugby 365INTERVIEW: South Africa skipper Jean de Villiers expected to be dropped after the Springboks' sensational defeat by Japan in last week.
SPIRO: Japan and Fiji were robbed by their tough World Cup draw
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auJapan’s 34-32 victory over South Africa has been – correctly – described as the “greatest upset” in the history of the Rugby World Cup tournament. When the teams ran on to...
