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Duane Vermeulen, 7. Schalk Burger, 6.

“This is just our first step forward at this World Cup and something we can build from here”, Vermeulen said.

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...

“I don’t want to knock other players, but if everyone had the mental attitude and the desire to play for South Africa that Duane has, we probably wouldn’t lose any games”, said Meyer.

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.