Springboks Defeat Samoa: Rugby World Cup

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South Africa dominated Samoa in their Pool A opener, owning the offense for the entire game. Winger Bryan Habana scored a breathtaking four tries.

The Boks have one helluva lucky charm: Nelson Mandela-[q
url="http://scotlandonsunday.scotsman.com/rugby.cfm?id=1441392007"]More
good news: Mandela is back. For the first time since 1995 he has
visited the Springbok camp, arriving on Thursday and giving them his
blessing. There is talk of him turning up at a game. "A good omen,"
said White. Mandela has watched South Africa play in the flesh on four
occasions and they have won all four. His presence wouldn't go amiss in
the weeks ahead.[/q]

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