MARSEILLE, France : South Africa were relieved to get through a 'slippery' Rugby World Cup Pool B game with Scotland on Sunday but the 18-3 victory could have come at some cost to their bid to retain their title, with lock Eben Etzebeth injured. Second-half tries from flanker Pieter-Steph du Toit and wing
MARSEILLE, France : South Africa were relieved to get through a"slippery" Rugby World Cup Pool B game with Scotland on Sunday but the 18-3 victory could have come at some cost to their bid to retain their title, with lock Eben Etzebeth injured.
"They have the ability to beat anyone on the day. For us it is the first step in the right direction." Nienaber was South Africa’s defence coach when they won the World Cup in 2019 and hailed the effort of his side to keep at bay a Scotland side who have gained a reputation for the efficiency of their attack.
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