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Jean set for second chance

Damian de Allende and Jean de Villiers will start in the midfield when the Springboks face Samoa on Saturday, reports JON CARDINELLI in Birmingham.

Meyer’s big call at 13

The Springboks need Damian de Allende to start at No 12 in the crunch match against Samoa. Heyneke Meyer’s real poser is who to back at No 13, writes JON CARDINELLI in Birmingham.

Boks defend backfiring game plan

Ricardo Loubscher says the Springboks’ issues are minor and that the team will aim to score more tries at this World Cup, reports JON CARDINELLI in Birmingham.

‘Samoa clash like a final’

Schalk Burger says the Springboks have to take the fight to Samoa in a must-win clash at Villa Park this Saturday, reports JON CARDINELLI in Birmingham.

Duane fit for Samoa clash

Duane Vermeulen is available for selection while Willem Alberts could also make a timely return when the Springboks tackle Samoa on Saturday, reports JON CARDINELLI in Birmingham.