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Game Info

Venue: Villa Park

4:45 PM, September 26, 2015

Attendance: 39,526

Match Commentary

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85'		Here's Sam Bruce's verdict from Villa Park: "South Africa's Rugby World Cup campaign is back on track after a powerful 40-point triumph over a disappointing Samoa at Villa Park in Birmingham. A highly-physical opening produced just three penalty goals before JP Pietersen picked off an intercept try and, for the most part, there was only ever one team in it after that. Leading 17-6 at the break, the two-time champions quickly took the ascendancy in the second stanza; Pietersen picking up his second via a dubious final pass just eight minutes after the interval. The hard-working Schalk Burger was soon rewarded with a try before being replaced, and then replacement Schalk Britz locked up the bonus point from a five-metre lineout drive. Pietersen iced the win by completing his hat-trick, and then Bryan Habana crossed after the final siren, ensuring those wearing green headed back up town in full song. For Samoa, there were none better than full-back Tim Nanai-Williams. "
83'		And the conversion goes over and South Africa are back in the tournament.

SAMOA

61%

39%

72%

28%

SAMOA

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