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Alesana Tuilagi: Pitch invader "pretty disappointing"
Samoa winger Alesana Tuilagi tells Sports Mole that is was "pretty disappointing" to see a spectator on the pitch during his side's defeat to South Africa at the Rugby World Cup.Sep 26, 21:48
Vavae Tuilagi: 'We let ourselves down'
Samoa's Vavae Tuilagi tells Sports Mole that the team let themselves down in their 46-6 defeat to South Africa at the Rugby World Cup.Sep 26, 21:23
Bryan Habana: 'Continuity key for South Africa'
South Africa try-scorer Bryan Habana tells Sports Mole that continuity is key for the team.Sep 26, 19:46
The Match
Live Commentary
Recap Sports Mole's live coverage of the physical Pool B match between South Africa and Samoa as a JP Pietersen hat-trick helped the Africans see off the Pacific Islanders.
Form, Standings, Stats
Last Game: Wales 12-45 South Africa
Saturday, November 23 at 5.40pm in International Rugby Union Friendlies
Saturday, November 23 at 5.40pm in International Rugby Union Friendlies
Form Guide
Build-up
Stephen Betham makes three Samoa changes for South Africa
Stephen Betham picks Mike Stanley over Tusi Pisi at fly-half in one of three changes for Le Manu's second Rugby World Cup Pool B fixture against South Africa.Sep 24, 10:59
South Africa coach Heyneke Meyer: 'Picking Jean de Villiers a difficult decision'
Heyneke Meyer reveals that sticking by captain Jean de Villiers for the Springboks' second World Cup match was "one of the most difficult decisions" of his life.Sep 23, 11:36
Bryan Habana: 'South Africa have to make big statement'
South Africa's all-time record try-scorer Bryan Habana says that the Springboks have to make a "big statement" against Samoa in Saturday's Rugby World Cup clash.Sep 23, 10:55
Heyneke Meyer makes eight South Africa changes for Samoa showdown
Heyneke Meyer rings the changes for South Africa's second Pool B fixture against Samoa after they were humbled by Japan in their Rugby World Cup opener.Sep 23, 09:21
South Africa forwards coach Johann van Graan: Springboks focusing on "new day"
South Africa forwards coach Johann van Graan states that the Springboks are solely focused on their upcoming Pool B fixtures following the side's shock defeat to Japan.Sep 22, 15:12
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