Odds 6/1Performance at the last Rugby World Cup in 2011 After winning 4 out of 4 matches in the pool stages South Africa were posed with the tough task of taking on Australia in the quarter finals and came up short in their effort, losing 11-9 following a late penalty from James OConner. Reasons South Africa will win South Africa will probably look to their forwards to try to dominate teams in the upcoming tournament and their pack is looking as big and strong as ever. If they can get their set-pieces right then they will be a tough match for any team and with dynamic backs like Damian de Allende and Jesse Kriel having emerged in recent years they also have a number of player capable of getting them the tries they will need to win. They also boast two nominees for last years World Player of the Year in the form of skilful full-back Willie le Roux and big number 8 Duane Vermeulen. Reasons South Africa wont win South Africa are coming into the tournament off the back of a very poor summer in which they finished last place in the Rugby Championship after losing all three of their matches. This was capped off with a very poor performance at home to Argentina, resulting in the Springboks getting thrashed 37-25, allowing the Pumas their first ever victory against them. Captain Jean de Villiers Key Player Duane Vermeulen Prediction South Africa will comfortably win their pool before losing in the quarter finals.
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