The Springboks opened the defence of their Rugby World Cup crown with knowledgeable 18-3 win over Scotland. Now, supporters of the world champions will face withdrawal signs till their beloved rugby tea, is again in motion.
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Springboks Rugby World fixtures
Jacques Nienaber’s males will possible make wholesale adjustments to their aspect to face Romania in Bordeaux on Sunday 17 September.
- Sun, 17 September – South Africa v Romania (Stade de Bordeaux, Bordeaux). Kick-off time: 15:00
- Sat, 23 September – South Africa v Ireland (Stade de France, Paris). Kick-off time: 21:00
- Sun, 1 October – South Africa v Tonga (Stade Velodrome, Marseille). Kick-off time: 21:00
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Etzebeth scare
Eben Etzebeth was withdrawn early in the contest in opposition to the Scots and the extent of his harm is not but identified.
“To be honest, I’d lie if I tell you about the extent of his injury now,” he mentioned. “I haven’t even spoken to the group physician but, however it would in all probability be assessed on Monday. During the sport, they mentioned it was his shoulder and that’s why he got here off.
“But I really can’t say anything else because I’d speculate. I have no clue.”
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