Published on September 11th, 2023
Exploring South Africa’s Journey in the 2023 Rugby World Cup, Featuring the Defending Champions in the ‘Group of Death’
The reigning champions, South Africa, began their title defense at the 2023 Rugby World Cup with a victorious start, defeating Scotland 18-3 in Marseille in their initial Pool B encounter.
Jacques Nienaber’s squad finds themselves in a formidable group, often referred to as the ‘Group of Death,’ alongside Scotland, Ireland, Romania, and Tonga.
Despite this challenging grouping, the three-time world champions are optimistic about their prospects for advancing to the quarter-finals, particularly following their convincing victory over the All Blacks in a pre-tournament showdown at Twickenham.
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South Africa’s Pool B Matches?
| Date | Match | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday, Sep 10 | South Africa 18 Scotland 3 | ||
| Sunday, Sep 17 | South Africa v Romania | Stade de Bordeaux, Bordeaux | 2 pm |
| Saturday, Sep 23 | South Africa v Ireland | Stade de France, Saint-Denis | 8 pm |
| Sunday, Oct 1 | South Africa v Tonga | Stade de Marseille | 8 pm |
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When Might South Africa Play A Semi-Final?
Friday, October 20
Winner QF 1 v Winner QF 2, Stade de France – 8pm
. . . or . . .
Saturday, October 21
Winner QF 3 v Winner QF 4, Stade de France – 8pm
When Is The 2023 Rugby World Cup Final?
Saturday, October 28
Stade de France – 8pm
Which TV Channel Broadcasts South Africa’s Matches?
In the UK, ITV holds exclusive broadcasting rights for the Rugby World Cup, with all of South Africa’s matches set to air on ITV1.
For radio commentary, the BBC will provide coverage across Radio 5 Live, 5 Sports Extra, and the BBC Sounds service. The BBC plans to offer specialized coverage tailored for Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
In South Africa, the tournament will be televised on SuperSport.
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Which Players Comprise South Africa’s Rugby World Cup Squad?
Forwards:
| Player | Position |
|---|---|
| Steven Kitshoff | Prop |
| Vincent Koch | Prop |
| Frans Malherbe | Prop |
| Ox Nche | Prop |
| Trevor Nyakane | Prop |
| Bongi Mbonambi | Hooker |
| Malcolm Marx | Hooker |
| Eben Etzebeth | Lock |
| Jean Kleyn | Lock |
| Marvin Orie | Lock |
| RG Snyman | Lock |
| Pieter-Steph du Toit | Flanker |
| Siya Kolisi (captain) | Flanker |
| Kwagga Smith | Flanker |
| Marco van Staden | Flanker |
| Duane Vermeulen | Number Eight |
| Jasper Wiese | Number Eight |
| Deon Fourie | Flanker/Number Eight |
| Franco Mostert | Lock/Flanker |
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Backs:
| Player | Position |
|---|---|
| Faf de Klerk | Scrum-Half |
| Jaden Hendrikse | Scrum-Half |
| Cobus Reinach | Scrum-Half |
| Grant Williams | Scrum-Half |
| Manie Libbok | Fly-Half |
| Damian Willemse | Fly-Half |
| Damian de Allende | Centre |
| Andre Esterhuizen | Centre |
| Jesse Kriel | Centre |
| Kurt-Lee Arendse | Wing |
| Cheslin Kolbe | Wing/Fullback |
| Willie le Roux | Fullback |
| Makazole Mapimpi | Wing |
| Canan Moodie | Wing |
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