The Springbok coaches will weigh the team’s goalkicking options in the wake of the narrow defeat by Ireland (13-8) after returning from Paris to their Toulon training base on Sunday.
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber and captain Siya Kolisi rued the missed opportunities as they suffered a disappointing 13-8 defeat against the top-ranked team in the world, Ireland, in their Rugby World Cup Pool B clash at the Stade de France in Paris on Saturday, but said they would keep their heads high and turn their focus to next week’s encounter against Tonga.
Ireland are one step closer to reaching the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals following their 13-8 victory over South Africa at the Stade de France on Saturday.
Springbok flyhalf Manie Libbok is looking forward to a "tough challenge" against Johnny Sexton when South Africa face Ireland at Stade de France on Saturday.
Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick is expecting a massive challenge when South Africa come up against world No 1 Ireland in their round three Rugby World Cup pool encounter at Stade de France on Saturday.
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi says facing world no 1 Ireland is "as big as it gets" as the defending champions prepare for a tough battle at the Stade de France in Paris on Saturday.
France scrum-half Antoine Dupont may have suffered a suspected jaw fracture in a high tackle that forced him off the pitch in their 96-0 thrashing of Namibia.
France recorded their biggest ever victory after hammering Namibia following their 96-0 win in the Rugby World Cup Pool A match in Marseille.
Springbok fly-half Manie Libbok says he has put "a lot of work" into his kicking at goal ahead of their Rugby World Cup pool match against Ireland.
In association with Roc Nation Sports International (RNSI), legendary former prop Beast Mtawarira will star in an exclusive Rugby World Cup content series in France.