Going into the Samoan game I knew surviving the 80 minutes without any serious injuries would be crucial for South Africa, but unfortunately it wasn’t to be. Points wise, South Africa were able to hold off a tough and physical Samoan 15, to win the bruising final pool encounter 13 – 5, and advance to the Quarters to face Australia. As far as injuries go though, The Springboks were not so lucky and have suffered a massive blow to utility back and in form World Cup centre Frans Steyn, ruling him out of the rest of the World Cup. SARU issued the following statement: Blue Bulls fullback Zane Kirchner has been called into the Springbok Rugby World Cup squad as a replacement for the injured Frans Steyn. Kirchner, 27, will join the squad in Wellington… Read More