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South Africa seek to revive their Rugby World Cup hopes on Saturday against Samoa who bring an unpredictability to the Pool B match in which they will bid to inflict further humiliation on the Springboks. JP Pietersen scored three tries, with Schalk Burger, Schalk Brits and Bryan...

Meyer has pulled no punches since the 34-32 loss to Japan in the opening Pool B match, picking out several of the team’s more experienced players for not sticking to instructions.

There’s just two days to go before the Rugby World Cup begins in the UK this week, with Japan playing their first game on Saturday against tough opponents South Africa.

South Africa finished bottom of the pile in the recent Rugby World Championship following defeats to eventual winners Australia, New Zealand and Argentina but will nevertheless still be considered as one of the front-runners as they chase a third World Cup title following...