South Africa
• South Africa are ranked No.2 in the world, having moved above Australia following the Springboks’ win over Fiji and the Wallabies’ loss to Ireland.
• South Africa are ranked No.2 in the world, having moved above Australia following the Springboks’ win over Fiji and the Wallabies’ loss to Ireland.
• South Africa are the defending RWC champions. No nation has retained the Webb Ellis Cup.
• The Springboks have the best winning percentage of all teams in the Rugby World Cup. Their 24 wins and three defeats equate to an 89 per cent win rate.
Samoa
• Ranked 10th in the world. Slipped two places last week after their RWC loss to Wales, but regained those two places this week following their victory over Fiji. Remain the highest-ranked Pacific Island nation.
• Ranked 10th in the world. Slipped two places last week after their RWC loss to Wales, but regained those two places this week following their victory over Fiji. Remain the highest-ranked Pacific Island nation.
• Samoa have won consecutive RWC matches on three occasions. A win against South Africa would make it four times. They have never won three RWC matches in a row.
• Samoa have scored 86 points at RWC 2011. The only time they scored 100 points in the pool stage was 2003 when they scored 106 in the two matches against Uruguay and Georgia alone.
Match Details:
Rugby World Cup 2011
Pool : D
Date: Fri Sept 30
Kick Off Time: 19.30 (NZ)
Venue: North Harbour Stadium
