Springboks Put Battling Samoans to the Sword

Bryan Habana ran in four tries as South Africa began their World Cup campaign with a thoroughly impressive win against Samoa at the Parc des Princes.

The winger contributed 20 of the Springboks' points in a resounding 59-7 victory. Percy Montgomery added two tries, five conversions and three penalties, while Jaque Fourie and JP Pietersen also touched down.

Gavin Williams scored a consolation try for the Samoans, which he converted himself.

The performance will put the fear into England, who face South Africa in Saint Denis on Friday.

More to follow

By Guardian Unlimited © Copyright Guardian Newspapers 2008
Published: 9/9/2007
 
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