Canan Moodie of South Africa runs with the ball during the Rugby World Cup 2023 Pool B match against Tonga. Picture: Juan Jose Gasparini/Gallo Images
The Springboks beat Tonga 49-18 in their final match in Pool B at the Rugby World Cup in Marseille, France on Sunday night.
The Boks scored seven tries to Tonga’s three to go top of Pool B, with Ireland second and still to play Scotland (third), while Tonga and Romania will meet in their last game of group play.
The Boks led 21-8 at half-time.
The match saw the return to action of Handre Pollard, who enjoyed a solid outing, while Deon Fourie at hooker was also success.
It was a far from perfect performance by the Boks, who made numerous errors and missed a number of chances.
Below is how The Citizen covered the match in Marseille.
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South Africa: Willie le Roux, Grant Williams, Canan Moodie, Andre Esterhuizen, Makazole Mapimpi, Handre Pollard, Cobus Reinach, Jasper Wiese, Duane Vermeulen, Siya Kolisi (c), Marvin Orie, Eben Etzebeth, Vincent Koch, Deon Fourie, Ox Nche. Bench: Marco van Staden, Steven Kitshoff, Trevor Nyakane, Franco Mostert, Kwagga Smith, Jaden Hendrikse, Jesse Kriel, Manie Libbok
Tonga: Salesi Piutau, Fine Inisi, Malakai Fekitoa, Pita Ahki, Anzelo Tuitavuki, William Havili, Augustine Pulu, Semisi Paea, Sione Talitui, Tanginoa Halaifonua, Sam Lousi, Halaleva Fifita, Ben Tameifuna (c), Paula Ngauamo, Siegfried Fisi’ihoi. Bench: Sam Moli, Tau Koloamatangi, Sosefo Apikotoa, Adam Coleman, Sione Vailanu, Sonatane Takulua, Patrick Pellegrini, Afusipa Taumoepeau.
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