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Brand South Africa today joined the nation in congratulating the Springboks for their excellent sportsmanship on the field in Birmingham as they battled Samoa in their second match of the 2015 Rugby World Cup.

Brand South Africa today joined the nation in congratulating the Springboks for their excellent sportsmanship on the field in Birmingham as they battled Samoa in their second match of the 2015 Rugby World Cup.

South Africa's pool B opponents have been called lightweights and easy pickings, but the Springboks know they should not take any of them for granted. Each side has their own strengths and the Boks will need to be at their best. We take a look at South Africa's records against each of their group opponents. Note that all fixtures are South African standard time.

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