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Boks smash Samoa

JP Pietersen scored a hat-trick as the Springboks beat Samoa 46-6 on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports from Villa Park in Birmingham.

Midfield concern for Boks

Captain Jean de Villiers is the biggest injury concern for the Springboks following the brutal clash against Samoa, reports JON CARDINELLI in Birmingham.

Jean: Meyer is boss

Jean de Villiers maintains that he and Heyneke Meyer are on the same page regarding the Springbok game plan, reports JON CARDINELLI in Birmingham.

Duane key to Boklash

Duane Vermeulen needs to deliver from the outset if the Springboks are to record a morale-boosting victory against Samoa, writes JON CARDINELLI in Birmingham.

Meyer: Pollard holds the key

Handré Pollard has to prove his worth as a tactical kicker and decision-maker against Samoa on Saturday, reports JON CARDINELLI in Birmingham.

‘Boks will stick to script’

Heyneke Meyer is confident that his charges will employ a more direct and tactical approach when they play Samoa, reports JON CARDINELLI in Birmingham.

Strauss starts for Boks

Adriaan Strauss will start at hooker in one of eight changes to the Springbok team facing Samoa at Villa Park on Saturday.