Rugby World Cup live scores, blog: Springboks vs Samoa
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A huge weekend of 2011 Rugby World Cup action kicks off at North Harbour Stadium tonight when the Springboks take on Samoa in what should be a cracking contest. Join us from the commencement at 5.30pm for live scores and a blog of all the action.
A tough draw and conservative tactics against the Welsh have cruelled the Samoans’ quarter-final hopes, and they need a miracle to progress now.
More specifically, they need to take all five points from the match tonight against an ominous-looking Springboks unit, and ensure that their South African opponents do not gain a bonus point.
The Springboks will use the match to continue to build on their impressive form so far this tournament, and the Samoans will have great difficulty in breaching a defence that has yielded a measly 19 points in three matches.
Samoa used a strong forward pack against Fiji last Sunday to great success but it won’t be the case here against a dominant Springboks pack.
If this does become a battle up front it will not be pretty for Samoa, and territorial advantage gained from the boots of Morne and Frans Steyn will make them pay.
Apart from Bakkies Botha, Springboks coach Peter de Villiers has a full squad to choose from and has made seven changes from the team who faced Namibia, with lock Victor Matfield returning to lead the team, while John Smit has been rested.
Brothers Bismarck and Jannie du Plessis and Tendai Mtawarira come in to a new-look front row, while JP Pietersen and Fourie du Preez are both recalled into the backline.
Samoan coach Titimaea Tafua has retained the nucleus of the starting XV that beat Fiji 27-7, making only three changes with Eliota Fuimaono-Sapolu and David Lemi coming in for their first starts of the tournament.
Tafua has given an indication to the way the Samoans will approach tonight’s match by naming five forwards, including three front rowers, on the bench.
A solid forward pack led by inspirational skipper Mahonri Schwalger has provided the foundations for Samoa’s success in this tournament, but it could prove to be a dangerous ploy against a battle-hardened Springboks unit.
The South African pack will simply not lose in a battle of wills and if Samoa’s discipline begins to waver as a result, the deadly-accurate Morne Steyn will punish them severely.
The man mountain that is Alesana Tuilagi has been starved of legitimate opportunities in this tournament so far but could come into his own if Samoa choose to throw the ball around a little and try to expose the Springboks out wide.
But both sides come into this one looking for a win that would take them into the quarter-finals, so expect both sides to be up for some bruising rugby.
A big win here for Samoa would be a massive upset that would shock the tournament to its core, but sport has a habit of throwing up the unexpected.
Can it happen? Or will the defending champions continue to slowly build toward a quarter-final against the Wallabies?
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8:35am
kovana said | 8:35am | Report comment
Had a huge rant in my head.
Forget it.
Good luck bokkes.
9:57am
Sprigs said | 9:57am | Report comment
They’ll need it after that narrow escape.
2:54am
Johnno said | 2:54am | Report comment
Well booka i just think south afirca have ridden there luck this tournament. SOme of that desperate cover defence that Scalk burger did tonight was just laws of physics tonight, miracle defence, and brian habana was very lucky tonight to not to step into touch, that desperate defensive tackle by burger ot stop the I/C if that ssmaoan body movement went a different direction it could of been different. ANd against Wales the books should of lost wales actually got a conversation and the touch judge could not tell, and replays showed otherwise, talk about luck, and tonight the pressure was on Samoa all the burden of bonus points issues.
3:14am
SA said | 3:14am | Report comment
Hahaha what if, Habana was lucky, what if the Samoan body went in a different direction, should have lost to Wales, soooo lucky in this world cup. This has to be the most laughable post I have had the privilege of reading on this site
one fact though, South Africa has won all its pool games, top of its group. South Africa has showed attacking flair and gritty tight non flash rugby. South Africans care about winning very different from Australians who only think there is one style to play rugby, and if that is not played then it’s boring or the team was just “lucky” to win.
2:36am
Johnno said | 2:36am | Report comment
Samoa could of won they had all the pressure this match. If it was simply best team wins, no bonus pouts like a true knockout match Samoa could of won.
They had to play risky rugby tonight, and th eventual pressure playing on there mind having to win by 8 points all th eventual pressure on them. SOuth africa simply had to turn up play there natural game and win not be burdened by issues like bonus points. Italy on sunday will be much less burdened by bonus points as no losing team has picked up 2 bonus potions in a match. I am not a fan of the bonus point system it creates unnatural panic rugby.
If samoa picked the bonus point up against Fiji they would of been much less mentally burdened, plus only 5 days rest compared to boks 7.
2:49am
bokka said | 2:49am | Report comment
“Samoa could of won”
“Namibia could of won”
“Wales could of won”
“Fiji could of won”
… but they didn’t.
1:49am
Ben S said | 1:49am | Report comment
Only Springbok fans could be chest thumping after a game like that.
2:10am
bokka said | 2:10am | Report comment
Ben, don’t confuse lack of criticism with chest beating.
Because most Bokke fans would prefer to congratulate our teams win than to go into a frenzied meltdown, sack the players, sack the coach, blame the ref, blame the rain, Italy better beat the team we couldn’t beat .. blah blah as per Australian supporter form, please don’t take that as our acceptance of a complete performance, because obviously it wasn’t.
But hey, we get another chance next week to chest thump, as do you.
2:27am
ivan said | 2:27am | Report comment
Give it a break Ben. The Boks beat up the much vaunted Samoan pack in the first 40, and naturally geared down thereafter. Samoa threw evverything including the sink and cat basket at them naturally since they knew this was their last match. Aussie pack would have fallen to these samoans. As for Springbok fans – we like to win, whether its by 1 or 50. We don’t care about looking good in the process. We like win an arm wrestle, not a beauty pagent. Go cry somewhere else. When the boks roll the aussies you’re going to have some other critticism again. i
8:47am
Ben S said | 8:47am | Report comment
‘Give it a break Ben. The Boks beat up the much vaunted Samoan pack in the first 40′
Much vaunted by whom, SA fans after the event? When did anybody say prior to the game that Samoa would have a strong scrum, lineout and breakdeown?
Grow up, child.
12:17am
Davo said | 12:17am | Report comment
Is there a Sth African equivalent of the Oscars? Broussow deserves one. What a dive after getting an open handed push from Paul Williams. And people think this guy is the match of McCaw and Pocock ? Please…..
12:29am
ivan said | 12:29am | Report comment
You sound like a scared little Aussie. Brussow is far better than both those guys, Samoa were tough – yet got monstered. The Wallabies will not match this bok pack. Game on
6:26am
Osama bin Lockie said | 6:26am | Report comment
“Brussow is far better than both those guys’, better actor certainly.
11:04pm
Outplayed said | 11:04pm | Report comment
Samoa played really hard and dirty and that does not win a game. The ref allowed a lot of Samoan faults through, entering in the side of the rucks and going in off their feet. But at the end of the day the score says it all. If the game by Samoa was clean and skillfull they would have won. The Boks also had some unfair calls so no point complaining.
Practice for the next one!
10:41pm
SA said | 10:41pm | Report comment
It’s funny how different people can view the same game and have just differing opinions. My view was that Samoa got away with murder, off the ball incidents, cheap shots and often illegal play.
http://www.rugby365.com/all_news/sa/news/2800044.htm
10:31pm
Mango Jack said | 10:31pm | Report comment
Everyone we were with agreed that Samoa deserve to be included in the 3n
10:04pm
Seiran said | 10:04pm | Report comment
I’ve been saying it since Wales should have rolled the Boks, but let the win slip away.
I would prefer to see the Wallabies play the Boks, than Wales in the QF.
10:39pm
Nicksa said | 10:39pm | Report comment
Pretty sure boks are gonna roll wobblies.
When this team plays they look deadly.
Samoa were allowed to get away with murder today.
They play dirty and im glad they are out this world cup.
They were actually disgusting today.
11:29am
Seiran said | 11:29am | Report comment
That’s one way to look at the match Nicksa. From my point of view, the Boks should have been getting hammered by the ref from the first 5 minutes of the match, as all they seemed to be doing from the get-go was lying all over the ball, not releasing the tackled player, and hands on the ball in nearly every ruck.
Can you also please tell me when the last time was, when you thought the Boks looked ‘deadly’? Which test? It can’t be against the minnows in this WC surely? They were rubbish in this years 3N and only marginaly better in last years.
Sure, if the Boks come out with all guns blazing, such as England in 2007 against the wallabies, then they could smash the wallabies right off the field. But in the same world of ‘what if’s', if the Wallabies come out and play like they last did against the AB’s in Brisbane, then the Boks don’t stand a chance.
Im basing my call of the performances of last few years in Wallaby/Boks tests. The Wallabies have won more of these tests and have generally played much better in these tests than the Boks.
9:37pm
Green Lantern said | 9:37pm | Report comment
Well done Samoa, and well done South Africa. Now looking forward to The Aussies. The only concern from this match was the injuries of Habana Hougaard. Lets hope for the best.
But great attacking by Samoa and defence by The Boks. But it seems to me that no where in the game did the Boks look rattled or nervous. They played with ease, maybe testing out their defense?
Samoa can still go throu to the quarters, providing Fiji beat Wales by 41. And Fiji can still go throu providing Fiji beat Wales by 83.
9:59pm
Seiran said | 9:59pm | Report comment
Didn’t look rattled or nervous? Did you not watch the second half?
10:41pm
ohtani's jacket said | 10:41pm | Report comment
The Boks were never rattled. Samoa’s performance is getting overrated as is the game. Both sides were poor on attack.
8:14am
mother teresa said | 8:14am | Report comment
also there is a fine line between passion and vigour; and provocation and niggle for 80 mins.
the samoans last stand was predictable and understandable with feelings spilling over owing to their complaints of second rate treatment.add in their fan base and you have the multiplier effect.
clearly the taking out of players past the ball and holding players off the ball not to mention dubious tackles meant this game could spill over at any time.because bok were not sucked into similar retaliatory measures says more about finals than discipline.
very clearly the referees need to set the tone earlier ;not get to red card stage and an EVENER with smit.
apart from that congrats to samoans lets give them a level playing field next rwc.
10:46pm
Nashi said | 10:46pm | Report comment
Samoa 5 line breaks, Boks 1
Samoa 15 off loads, Boks 9
Samoa 16 missed tackles, Boks 38
If that’s cruising I’d hate to see the stats of a team that really struggles.
Having said all that, the Boks won, mostly on the back of penalties. So pretty much what one would expect of RWC. But other teams will put away a side that gives up so much at the advantage line. PdV should be a worried man after that performance knowing that his next game is now against the wobblies.
9:10pm
bokka said | 9:10pm | Report comment
Congrats Samoa, played really well. Great game to watch.
Look forward to the Wannabe’s now. Pool stages are over for us, time for a step up and do the business.
9:57pm
Seiran said | 9:57pm | Report comment
If the boks play that bad next week, they’re gonna get smashed.
10:04pm
bokka said | 10:04pm | Report comment
I thought we play the AB’s the following week?
8:43pm
Ivan Nel said | 8:43pm | Report comment
this commentator is not a commentator – hes an aussie or kiwi supporter that speaks with his hands. get someone that knows how to commentate.
8:14pm
Bazza all black said | 8:14pm | Report comment
Very unconvincing from boks, interesting to see the score when they play decent opposition (sorry, Fiji was not….).
Really hard to tell who will win, saffas versus wb. It will be a he’ll of a game and will soften the winners to meet the mighty abs. No bloody French to stuff us thisvtime…
8:24pm
Emric said | 8:24pm | Report comment
Good game, great game… let it continue the 29,734 in the crowd would have loved every second of it
8:40pm
Sprigs said | 8:40pm | Report comment
Not that hard to tell. Wallabies would beat the Boks if they played like that.
9:12pm
bokka said | 9:12pm | Report comment
And Bokke would destroy Wobblies if they play like they did against Ireland and/or Italia.
Let’s call it even and see what happens eh?
9:38pm
Jerry said | 9:38pm | Report comment
If only there were some way of determining who would beat who. But I’m just daydreaming.
7:50pm
Sheldon said | 7:50pm | Report comment
Samoa should be ashamed, no pride should be taken from that. Such a lot of foul play. Should have played 70mins with 13 or 14 men on the field.
8:01pm
Nashi said | 8:01pm | Report comment
admittedly I only watched the last 35 minutes but I have to say apart from the overblown incident with Williams I cannot relate your comment with what I saw of the match.
8:26pm
Ivan Nel said | 8:26pm | Report comment
Go watch the game. Every ruck was climbed into with knees and elbows, followed by high tackles and neck chokes. Samoa has lost any respect i had for them. They knew they had nothing to lose by receiving banns, whereas SA would march on and had to keep within the laws. dirty buggers – well done to SA for outmuscling these fierce opponents, after such prepareation – SA just has to turn up to roll over the Aus pack. Australia has a pathetic pack, thats equalized by magnificent backs. it can work against an opponent that relies on their backs, but a forward dominated team like SA – are going to grind Aus to the ground.
8:26pm
Weka said | 8:26pm | Report comment
huh? I saw plenty of big tackles but no real foul play.
6:31am
Osama bin Lockie said | 6:31am | Report comment
I saw a lot of Saffas offside at the breakdown. Standing off the ruck and grappling defenders as they tried to reach the ball carrier. Samoa simply outmuscled the Saffas in the breakdowns. I’m not sure the Wobblies can muscle up the same way though.
7:46pm
My Son Calverts said | 7:46pm | Report comment
If there is a national team in country that can take 3 consecutive world cups is Mabokoboko
We are proud of you Bokke. THANK YOU
7:29pm
Jiggles said | 7:29pm | Report comment
Well done Samoa, you can be proud of that effort. First decent team the bold play and they look tired and old.
7:34pm
ohtani's jacket said | 7:34pm | Report comment
Um, Wales are pretty decent.
7:35pm
Jiggles said | 7:35pm | Report comment
Sorry they are. I apologise to the Welsh.
8:34pm
Suzy Poison said | 8:34pm | Report comment
At least we beat Samoa…looking forward to knocking the Wobblies out of the cup
8:41pm
Sprigs said | 8:41pm | Report comment
No chance if they played like they did tonight.
8:56pm
Suzy Poison said | 8:56pm | Report comment
They won’t and Wobblies are going home, face it.
9:04pm
ohtani's jacket said | 9:04pm | Report comment
Ha, I’m gonna enjoy this all week!
9:10pm
Jiggles said | 9:10pm | Report comment
I’m not, it’s going to be 7 days of muppets.
9:34pm
Ben S said | 9:34pm | Report comment
‘I’m not, it’s going to be 7 days of muppets.’
Agreed.
SA looked good against Fiji and Namibia but very unconvincing against Wales and Samoa, two sided they were apparently going to smash.
Australia looked mediocre against Italy (as most sides do), very poor against against Ireland and mediocre against the USA.
At the end of the day Australia have beaten SA quite well over the past few seasons, and yet every pre-match build up involves talk of how the SA forwards will spank the Wallabies, yet it rarely happens.
Neither side looks great, but Australia has the mental edge over SA. Can both sides win? Yes. Case closed until match day.
10:11pm
Jiggles said | 10:11pm | Report comment
Spot on Ben. I think the bok forwards are a bit of a myth to be honest, they never dominate like we are told they will. In super rugby South African sides rarely dominate Australian sides up front either. Australia has the recent history in their favour but are flakey beyond belief. I Won’t be surprised which ever way the result goes or by the margin. In other words, flip a coin.
8:08am
p.Tah said | 8:08am | Report comment
Flip a coin: heads Wallabies win, tails the Boks lose…
7:34pm
Jiggles said | 7:34pm | Report comment
Sorry that should say boks
7:28pm
Nashi said | 7:28pm | Report comment
Samoa, well played, bad luck you are going home, you have left a legacy of good will at this cup. A few bounces of the ball in your direction and that could have been an increadible victory! Thanks PJ for your call.
7:28pm
Heavyd said | 7:28pm | Report comment
Best game of the World Cup thus far. Brave brave performance from both teams. If the IRB dont give Samoa more test time against the big boys after this its crimnal. What a cracker
7:30pm
Nashi said | 7:30pm | Report comment
Agreed, after beating AUS and playing the best game of the cup Samoa deserve some recognition. Another game in AUS next year would be apt.
7:35pm
p.Tah said | 7:35pm | Report comment
The IRB is too busy fining them for tweeting and wearing mouthguards to do something that sensible!
7:27pm
pjbreck said | 7:27pm | Report comment
78′ Live score: South Africa 13 – Samoa 5
SA go to the mall and it comes back a little sloppy. Sa look to close this out. and Samoa turn it over. and earn the penalty and go quick and lemi into the SA half. and here they come. Sapolu into the 22m and Lemi again. Samoa to Pisi, Fupolu, Sa turn it over and Samoa come again. but a turnover and the end of the game.
Is that the best game so far!!!
7:25pm
Nashi said | 7:25pm | Report comment
How good are their hands…..
7:24pm
pjbreck said | 7:24pm | Report comment
78′ Live score: South Africa 13 – Samoa 5
And from the lineout,
to SA and they DON’T go for goal.
7:22pm
pjbreck said | 7:22pm | Report comment
76′ Live score: South Africa 13 – Samoa 5
You’d expect a field goal here. and they go wide to pieterson, good tackle and SA go ahead. Sa go wide again. can SAmoa hold on. and SA go to Steyn but Samoa hold on. Lambie, loses and Samoa clear near the halfway.
7:22pm
Nashi said | 7:22pm | Report comment
Fuimaono-Sapolu you are the man!
7:20pm
pjbreck said | 7:20pm | Report comment
76′ Live score: South Africa 13 – Samoa 5
Samoa with teh ball and back into SA half but a knock on. and scrum SA.
7:20pm
pjbreck said | 7:20pm | Report comment
76′ Live score: South Africa 13 – Samoa 5
SA will be happy with this game. Good tough game going into the 1/4 finals.
7:19pm
Nashi said | 7:19pm | Report comment
Russow must have the worst hands of any SA forward.
7:23pm
Ben S said | 7:23pm | Report comment
He put in some awesome passes against Namibia and Fiji.
7:19pm
pjbreck said | 7:19pm | Report comment
74′ Live score: South Africa 13 – Samoa 5
Samoan lineout lost, and SA kick it into the Samoan 22m, who run it out through Mapasua. and still with Samoaa and lose it and now Sa into the Samoan half. and SA knock on. Scrum.
7:17pm
Heavyd said | 7:17pm | Report comment
Fantastic atmosphere. Both sides frustration with the referring performance buddling over in some off the ball stuff.
7:17pm
pjbreck said | 7:17pm | Report comment
72′ Live score: South Africa 13 – Samoa 5
Samoa go ahead can they score. What a game! and corey to Mapasua. Knock on and SA get a chance to clear and do well. from in goal to inside teh samoan half.
7:16pm
The Other White Wendell said | 7:16pm | Report comment
can we start calling P Divvy a clown again yet?
7:15pm
pjbreck said | 7:15pm | Report comment
70′ Live score: South Africa 13 – Samoa 5
Very hard for Samoa, but it may fire them up. What a joke. SA are on the charge. and
and a yellow card to SA, maybe a squareup?
7:14pm
Nashi said | 7:14pm | Report comment
complete and utter rubbish. Brussow cops a push not a strike. Assistant ref is just an ass.
7:15pm
Heavyd said | 7:15pm | Report comment
Probaly deserved a yellow. Silly stuff though with Samoa finishing all over the top of the badly exposed Boks. That should just be about it.
7:17pm
Nashi said | 7:17pm | Report comment
I thought penalty only as neither was blameless.
7:16pm
pjbreck said | 7:16pm | Report comment
couldnt agree more.
7:13pm
pjbreck said | 7:13pm | Report comment
68′ Live score: South Africa 13 – Samoa 5
Looks like Williams is off, and what an act from the SA 7. What a joke a red card, Brousow should get one for faking it!
8:30pm
Ivan Nel said | 8:30pm | Report comment
Samoa climbed into every ruck and maul with elbows and knees – dived over Springboks, and pushed their heads – come now, if this was the final – SA would have thrown the sink at them – but the Boks need to keep within the laws to avoid suspensions. Samoa are dirty, and deserved to lose today. They just lucky the Boks didnt punish them further.
Say what you want, This Samoa performance would have toppled Aus – Forwards were strong, and would have run right over Australia. Boks can feel good going into Quarters.
7:12pm
pjbreck said | 7:12pm | Report comment
68′ Live score: South Africa 13 – Samoa 5
Replacements now, and Smit on and BDP off. Samoa with a lineout on halfway.Pisi wide to Willaims and Tuilagi tries to steamroll through. And Now a potential yellow card for the hit on Brousow.
7:09pm
Nashi said | 7:09pm | Report comment
So maybe the close game with Wales was a true indication of just where the Boks are. Samoa are playing with such commitment, just like against AUS B team.
7:08pm
pjbreck said | 7:08pm | Report comment
67′ Live score: South Africa 13 – Samoa 5
Samoa go to th line ooh massive tackle Burger, and knock on. if it had gone wide, definite try, the ref goes to the TMO.
7:05pm
pjbreck said | 7:05pm | Report comment
64′ Live score: South Africa 13 – Samoa 5
Samoa win but SA drive on. and big malling from SA. but samoa take it and Lemi again, lays it back. and Sapolu into the SA 22m little quick and Lambie into touch, with 3 Samoans down.
7:05pm
Heavyd said | 7:05pm | Report comment
Boks have been exposed here by a technically inferior opposition. Odds of Boks RWC win blowing out with each bomb they put up.
7:03pm
pjbreck said | 7:03pm | Report comment
62′ Live score: South Africa 13 – Samoa 5
Big Sa scrum but Samoa clear through Pisi to Lambie who hoists it high and a bit of aerial ping poing and
to Samoa and they go deep into SA territory.
7:02pm
pjbreck said | 7:02pm | Report comment
62′ Live score: South Africa 13 – Samoa 5
Big scrum and Samoa drive and F steyn knocks on! so Samoa hold on, can they get to teh other end?
7:01pm
Nashi said | 7:01pm | Report comment
super scrum Samoa.
7:02pm
Nashi said | 7:02pm | Report comment
Uh Oh here comes the heavy artillery…..
7:01pm
pjbreck said | 7:01pm | Report comment
60′ Live score: South Africa 13 – Samoa 5
Big shove from SA and they go to the TMO to decide. and it is no try but a 5m scrum to SA so the pressure still on Samoa. Can they hold out?
6:57pm
pjbreck said | 6:57pm | Report comment
60′ Live score: South Africa 13 – Samoa 5
Can Samoa hold out?
6:57pm
pjbreck said | 6:57pm | Report comment
57′ Live score: South Africa 13 – Samoa 5
Samao steal a lineout. and high kick with Lambie driven back. SA clear for Samoa to run it back. and Lemi again int SA half. Pisi to Johnston. and Williams once again, he has been everywhere. and Tuilagi, but F Steyn wraps him up. and Samoa re-group. SA look tired. and Pieterson big tackle. and lucky kick from now get a lineout 5m out.
6:58pm
Nashi said | 6:58pm | Report comment
SA don’t look like AB Beaters anymore. Lots of first up tackles missed and Samoa making easy line breaks.
6:56pm
Heavyd said | 6:56pm | Report comment
And that people was the worst call of the world cup. If the IRB reward this clown with a QF or Semi its a joke.
6:54pm
Nashi said | 6:54pm | Report comment
Owens totally mis read the break as Lambie had released.
6:54pm
pjbreck said | 6:54pm | Report comment
57′ Live score: South Africa 13 – Samoa 5
Samoa broke through Lemi but are penalty for holding on. unlucky penalty again! and SA clear
6:50pm
pjbreck said | 6:50pm | Report comment
54′ Live score: South Africa 13 – Samoa 5
And from the kick off it is a
to SA and Steyn lines up and it is misses! and Lemi clears.
6:48pm
pjbreck said | 6:48pm | Report comment
50′ Live score: South Africa 13 – Samoa 5
Samoa! what a run around, and a couple of phases and try to Stowers!
6:47pm
Nashi said | 6:47pm | Report comment
nice try samoa!
6:45pm
pjbreck said | 6:45pm | Report comment
50′ Live score: South Africa 13 – Samoa 0
Scrum Samoa and big collision and HOugaard cops and accidental knee to the head.
6:42pm
pjbreck said | 6:42pm | Report comment
49′ Live score: South Africa 13 – Samoa 0
And
As they go into SA territory and inside the 22m. Samoa retain it, and here they come! Pisi, and bad call from ref, thankfuly the assistants are on to it. As Samoa get a scrum.
6:37pm
pjbreck said | 6:37pm | Report comment
45′ Live score: South Africa 13 – Samoa 0
Samoa under pressure at teh lineout. and out but out just outside the 22m. and SA win and go into the centere to Pieterson and Tuilagi cleans up and Samoan knock on. prediction is 4 scrums the penalty try.
6:35pm
Ben S said | 6:35pm | Report comment
Yet another hospital pass from Fourie.
6:34pm
pjbreck said | 6:34pm | Report comment
41′ Live score: South Africa 10 – Samoa 0
Back for 2nd half and Habana looks like he is out.
6:20pm
ohtani's jacket said | 6:20pm | Report comment
It’s not Owens fault that Samoa are being hammered in the scrums and lineouts and turning the ball over so much.
6:24pm
Sheldon said | 6:24pm | Report comment
a lot of off the ball stuff from Samoa
6:33pm
Heavyd said | 6:33pm | Report comment
He is missing alot of hands in the ruck from the Boks. Penalty that lead to 3 poiints when the Samoan came straight through the middle was a another poor one. Boks to strong in the sets pieces but doesnt mean he needs to ignore other infringements.
6:20pm
pjbreck said | 6:20pm | Report comment
39′ Live score: South Africa 10 – Samoa 0
Samoa take the lineout. and they drive it on. Samoa set it up and go wide lobs it over teh head, and SA counter ruck so Samoa again back to their 22m line. and Pisi goes ahead. and Johnston. now into the SA half. but the ref gets in the way and calls half time!
6:17pm
pjbreck said | 6:17pm | Report comment
38′ Live score: South Africa 10 – Samoa 0
Samoa go wide and get a ball away. into SA terrirtory. They go wide to Mapasua. 30m out but turnover to SA and with an overlap SA kick deep. Samoa get a lucky break and the opp to go to SA half.
6:15pm
pjbreck said | 6:15pm | Report comment
38′ Live score: South Africa 10 – Samoa 0
Scrum to Samoa. Can they do it? 5mins to 1/2 time. Can Samoa get some points?
6:18pm
Andre said | 6:18pm | Report comment
SA need to score tries
6:14pm
pjbreck said | 6:14pm | Report comment
36′ Live score: South Africa 10 – Samoa 0
So another scrum and but good scrum from Samoa. and SA go high again and once again Wiliams takes it. Samoa turn ti over. and SA go into the Samoan 22m big tackle by Fotuali’i for a turn over.
6:13pm
Heavyd said | 6:13pm | Report comment
Yet another game where the ref appears to be only refereeing oneside. What hope for the minnows.
6:13pm
Chewy Louie said | 6:13pm | Report comment
South Africa’s set piece is going to cause serious problems for Australia, good to see that they have finally went with du Plessis at hooker, probably the best in the World at the moment. Looking like an South Africa, New Zealand, England and Ireland for the semi’s
6:12pm
pjbreck said | 6:12pm | Report comment
33′ Live score: South Africa 10 – Samoa 0
And missed, just. Bloody hell, surely a rule needs be made against this? and Sa go high, Williams goes ahead. Habana and Tuilagi runs ahead into the SA half. and Samoa go deeper.
Just joined by my 6 and 3 yo. so comments could get interesting. in fact maybe more insightful.
6:29pm
bokka said | 6:29pm | Report comment
Rule change? lol why? because your team doesn’t have anyone who can do it?
7:02pm
pjbreck said | 7:02pm | Report comment
for the sake of not boring ppl to death.
9:15pm
bokka said | 9:15pm | Report comment
Winners are grinners.
6:09pm
pjbreck said | 6:09pm | Report comment
32′ Live score: South Africa 10 – Samoa 0
Scrum penalty, now Steyn from >60m. Should be barred i reckon.
6:07pm
pjbreck said | 6:07pm | Report comment
30′ Live score: South Africa 10 – Samoa 0
Samoa win the ball but knock it on.
6:06pm
Ben S said | 6:06pm | Report comment
I think this Samoan team has been pretty overrated since their win over Australia. They are big lads with some talented backs, but they have no plan b… as they haven’t had for years. Keep pumping the corner, Boks.
6:08pm
pjbreck said | 6:08pm | Report comment
i know but we need to dream….
6:06pm
pjbreck said | 6:06pm | Report comment
28′ Live score: South Africa 10 – Samoa 0
Samoa go deep and some big tackles from Samoa and out on the full from F Steyn. Now lineout Samoa 45m out, but SA pick it off. and Du Preez goes high, Tuilagi takes it and SA on the ball,
to Samoa.
who go deep and can they win their own ball?
6:04pm
pjbreck said | 6:04pm | Report comment
26′ Live score: South Africa 13 – Samoa 0
Samoa out on the full and the SA scrum is marched and penalised. Now Thompson blowing up and marched 10m. so Steyn again and only 38m, so a walk in the park.
6:01pm
pjbreck said | 6:01pm | Report comment
24′ Live score: South Africa 10 – Samoa 0
to SA and an incorrect call. Thompson through the middle but the ref thinks different. So F Steyn from 55m and
5:59pm
pjbreck said | 5:59pm | Report comment
22′ Live score: South Africa 7 – Samoa 0
Samoa win the lineout but lost by Samoa and M Steyn drives it back and Williams clears to inside SA territory.
5:58pm
pjbreck said | 5:58pm | Report comment
20′ Live score: South Africa 7 – Samoa 0
Samoa go for touch. and deep into SA territory. Can Samoa score. A bit of handbags at the end of the last play.
Poor lineout from Samoa and spill it. Sa go high and Williams takes it and goes ahead with a penalty coming to Samoa.
Samoa. So going for the line may not be teh best option with SA dominating the lineouts.
5:56pm
Andre said | 5:56pm | Report comment
Go Bokke!!
5:55pm
pjbreck said | 5:55pm | Report comment
18′ Live score: South Africa 7 – Samoa 0
SA put the shove on but Samoa clear and go wid to Williams and up to the half way.high kick from Pisis and Lambie goes up and F Steyn under pressure. and Now M Steyn hooks it high and Samoa go into SA territory and
to Samoa as the SA tactics are found out.
5:54pm
Seiran said | 5:54pm | Report comment
Owens, Owens, Owens. Please!!!
5:53pm
pjbreck said | 5:53pm | Report comment
17′ Live score: South Africa 7 – Samoa 0
Big scrum here, this is a fast game today. Scrum reset, can we support a new rule in scrums that says if the ball is at the back just play on? and Samoa go wide, chip, and knock on, unlucky.
5:51pm
pjbreck said | 5:51pm | Report comment
14′ Live score: South Africa 7 – Samoa 0
Big kick from M Steyn, into Samoan territory again and the forwards dive it on. the Samoan midfield holds on. Lambie slides under tackles. The Samoan defence is holding and knock on by Du PLessis.
5:50pm
Seiran said | 5:50pm | Report comment
Samoa get penalised because the boks are lying all over the ball, as they have been since the beginning of the match??
Good to see Owens is keeping up his normal level of reffing.
5:49pm
pjbreck said | 5:49pm | Report comment
12′ Live score: South Africa 7 – Samoa 0
Samoa lose the lineout but regather and go into SA 22m 15m out now. Mapasua bid tackle and Sa force lots of work for Samoan forwards. offload 5m out. Tuilagi, still 5m and Fotuali’i and Sa get a penalty for holding one. now marched 10m. SA lucky there they are getting away with hands on the ball.
5:47pm
pjbreck said | 5:47pm | Report comment
11′ Live score: South Africa 7 – Samoa 0
From the kick off M Steyn goes deep and Samoa run it and
to Samoa and they go into SA territory.
5:45pm
pjbreck said | 5:45pm | Report comment
10′ Live score: South Africa 7 – Samoa 0
and Steyn converts.
5:44pm
pjbreck said | 5:44pm | Report comment
6′ Live score: South Africa 5 – Samoa 0
And SA go into the 22m again. they go wide F Steyn to 15m out. they go wide Habana, and they go upstairs, and i hint of a forward pass. Good move and should be a try here.
And there it is
to SA.
5:42pm
pjbreck said | 5:42pm | Report comment
5′ Live score: South Africa 0 – Samoa 0
And Pisi for Samoa gets a good kick away into SA territory. First lineout, and SA drive it on.
bit of aerial ping pong and Samoa out on the full.
5:41pm
pjbreck said | 5:41pm | Report comment
4′ Live score: South Africa 0 – Samoa 0
Samoa knock on and first scrum of the game. This is where SA will be looking to dominate. SA run but Haban knocks on and Samoa look to run clear again.
5:39pm
pjbreck said | 5:39pm | Report comment
3′ Live score: South Africa 0 – Samoa 0
Samoa now into SA territory but penaltyh coming, advantage to SA.
to SA and from 55m out F Steyne goes for points.
Clear tactics from both teams, SA to go for goal, Samao to play rugby.
F Steyn misses and Samoa clear. Gee good stuff!
5:37pm
pjbreck said | 5:37pm | Report comment
2′ Live score: South Africa 0 – Samoa 0
and Steyn goes for a drop goal and wide. Well there is the indication of what they are after. from the 22m restart Samoa regather and go ahead through Pisi.
5:37pm
Seiran said | 5:37pm | Report comment
Here we go. 1 and a half minutes and the saffas are already going for drop goals.
5:36pm
pjbreck said | 5:36pm | Report comment
0′ Live score: South Africa 0 – Samoa 0
and after that, the Samoans are clearly up for this! and here comes the kick off from Samoa and it is shallow. and JP Peiterson gets a lucky bounce and into the Samoan half. and SA goes to the forwards then the backs and a big tackly. Kick from Steyn and Habana takes it and SA are 15m out.
5:30pm
pjbreck said | 5:30pm | Report comment
0′ Live score: South Africa 0 – Samoa 0
So here we go, this should be a huge game, lets see how the Samoans perform the haka. I reckon they are up for it!
5:29pm
Heavyd said | 5:29pm | Report comment
Plenty of Samoans in tears during the anthem. Its game on!
5:17pm
johnny-boy said | 5:17pm | Report comment
Come on Samoa – Boks performances so far have been against weak opponents so have looked better than they are – but might be a bridge too far for Samoa to play so many games together – but what the hell Samoa – give em curry ! (please
)
5:22pm
bokka said | 5:22pm | Report comment
That’s the way Johnny boy, pray for Samoa and Italy.
You ‘know’ it’s the end of your world cup if neither can produce the goods. haha
4:53pm
Mango Jack said | 4:53pm | Report comment
SA by a point, with multiple tournament-ending injuries!
4:41pm
katzilla said | 4:41pm | Report comment
As long as I see some big big tackles i’ll be happy.
2 Months ago I would have picked Samoa for the upset, but the South Africans appear to be rising at the right time.
Good on em, very hard to beat a Springbok team thats moving the ball well on top of their physicality, although today will be the first real test of their backline to fire.
4:15pm
Scot Free said | 4:15pm | Report comment
I’ll be watching this with great interest. Amazing how the Boks, after looking so lost just a few short weeks ago,
are now being regarded as a real chance to win the RWC. Nobody’s calling Divvy a clown so much these days.
I haven’t even heard any of his usual clangers since the tournament began. Crazy or crazy-like-a-fox?
4:19pm
kiwidave said | 4:19pm | Report comment
Peter de Villiers: master coach?
Even the South Africans were bagging him a month ago.
4:35pm
bokka said | 4:35pm | Report comment
No clangers?
He described Wellington as having 5 seasons in one day.
“I’ve been to places that had 4 seasons in one day, but Wellington has 5″
LOL wtf, he is either such a remarkable genius that his basic thought patterns are so far and above that of us mere mortals, or he’s a complete tool.
Far be it for me to judge which description is most fitting.
4:08pm
Rusty said | 4:08pm | Report comment
Samoa are a great team but I dont see them upsetting the applecart on what is probably the strongest and most confident Bok lineup seen this year.
3:39pm
Joseph GO THE MANU said | 3:39pm | Report comment
All the best MANU..Thoughts will be with you tonight…Brisbane 4300 Manuia
2:47pm
Mark said | 2:47pm | Report comment
I doubt it, Springboks have found their feet!! 18 point win unfortunately.
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2:40pm
bokka said | 2:40pm | Report comment
This game should be pretty good, really looking forward to it.
Good luck Samoa, good luck Bokke!.
2:31pm
kovana said | 2:31pm | Report comment
Go MANU!
1:56pm
Johnno said | 1:56pm | Report comment
Tuilagi is a really poor defender at times – has cost Samoa a few tries… although generally when they are already beaten. But still, he needs to score more than he lets go through. Come on Manu!