Boks pass bruising test

SOUTH AFRICA head coach Peter de Villiers believes his side are ready for the World Cup knockout phase after advancing from Pool D with a 100% record following a bruising win over Samoa at North Harbour Stadium.

Boks pass bruising test

Bryan Habana scored his 40th Test try, with all of the defending champions’ points coming in the first half.

And despite a mighty effort, and George Stowers’ try, Samoa — who were reduced to 14 men when Paul Williams was sent off late on for punching Heinrich Brussow — were unable to keep their last-eight hopes alive.

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