Twenty countries will participate in the 2011 tournament, playing 48 games, and they have been drawn into pools.
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South Africa won their second World Cup in France 2007. The Springboks are without a doubt the strongest team in their Pool D competing with Wales, Fiji, Samoa and Namibia. South Africa are one of the favorites and will definitely try to lift the cup for a record third time. |
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| Date |
Pool |
Match |
Location |
Venue |
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| Sun Sept 11 |
D |
South Africa v Wales |
Wellington |
Wellington Regional Stadium |
| Sat Sept 17 |
D |
South Africa v Fiji |
Wellington |
Wellington Regional Stadium |
| Thurs Sept 22 |
D |
South Africa v Namibia |
Auckland |
North Harbour Stadium |
| Fri Sept 30 |
D |
South Africa v Samoa |
Auckland |
North Harbour Stadium |
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Key Player
Victor Matfield
South Africa Coach
Peter de Villiers
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PREVIOUS WORLD CUP RESULTS
| Year |
Stage |
Result |
Score |
Host Country |
Venue |
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| 2007 |
Final |
Won |
South Africa 15 - England 6 |
France |
St. Denis |
| 2003 |
Quarter Finals |
Lost |
South Africa 9 - New Zealand 29 |
Australia |
Melbourne |
| 1999 |
3rd Place Play-Off |
Won |
South Africa 22 - New Zealand 18 |
Wales |
Cardiff |
| 1995 |
Final |
Won |
South Africa 15 - New Zealand 12 |
South Africa |
Johannesburg |
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| TEAM VIDEO: |
SOUTH AFRICA v ENGLAND 2007 |
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