09.09.2007

South Africa 59, Samoa 7 in Paris (World Cup, Pool A)

South Africa won by 52 points. I predicted South Africa by 35.

Reviews

http://www.sarugby.net/default.asp?des=article&id=228344

http://www.planetrugby.com/Story/0,18259,3551_2718377,00.html

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/rugby_union/6976875.stm

http://sport.guardian.co.uk/rugbyworldcup2007/story/0,,2165657,00.html?gusrc=rss&feed=7

Previews

Samoa faced the Springbox as recently as June, losing that test 8-35 playing well against a second-string side.

Last Five Encounters

09.06.2007 South Africa 35-8 in Johannesburg

01.11.2003 South Africa 60-10 in Brisbane (World Cup, Pool C)

06.07.2002 South Africa 60-18 in Pretoria

10.06.1995 South Africa 42-14 in Johannesburg (World Cup Quarter Final)

12.04.1995 South Africa 60-8 in Johannesburg

GWC Rugby Ranking: World Table-South Africa 6^th, Samoa 11^th

Match Data Sheet