Springboks take charge at the break

South Africa, inspired by fly-half Derick Hougaard, took charge of their make-or-break World Cup clash against Samoa today by cruising into a 31-3 interval lead.

Springboks take charge at the break
Sat, 01 Nov, 2003 - 08:29

South Africa 31 Samoa 3 HT

South Africa, inspired by fly-half Derick Hougaard, took charge of their make-or-break World Cup clash against Samoa today by cruising into a 31-3 interval lead.

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