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The most experienced Springboks side in history has been named for the game at the Stade de France

One minute into the game, Marvin Orie has missed taking the ball from the kick off and Andre Esterhuizen is caught off side right in front of the poles. Tonga

The Boks are not mathematically through to the last eight of the Rugby World Cup but it is unlikely they will be eliminated at this point.

The Springboks will have to be more ruthless at turning the numerous chances they create into points at the business end of Rugby World Cup 2023.

South Africa 49-18 Tonga: The Springboks bounced back from last weekend’s defeat to Ireland to move to the top of the table on 15 points

Siya Kolisi will captain the Boks for the 50th time while Handré Pollard will make his first Bok appearance in 16 months on Sunday.

Boks vs Romania: The Springboks must secure maximum log point over Romania to ensure they have a big positive points difference.

We preview the Rugby World Cup Pool B clash between defending champions the Springboks and Romania in Bordeaux on Sunday.

The reasoning behind coach Jacques Nienaber and director of rugby Rassie Erasmus’ decision became less opaque when all four were named in the side to take on Romania in the Boks’ second-round Pool B clash in Bordeaux on Sunday. 

South Africa make 14 changes from win over Scotland as they rest key personnel for Ireland.