South Africa vs. World XV: Score, Recap and Post-Match Reaction

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Published: June 7, 2014

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South Africa dominated the second half to easily dispatch of the World XV 47-13 in Cape Town on Saturday, in preparation of their all-important Test against Wales.

All Rugby had the final score:



The Springboks looked rusty for much of the first half but quickly took control after the break. A couple of late scores were perhaps a bit harsh on the World XV team who clearly lacked chemistry, having only practiced together twice.

The visitors had the brighter start, as their star power was evident right from the first whistle. Alistair Hargreaves opened the scoring within the first five minutes, the World XV working the ball around well and powering through the Springboks defence for their first try of the match.

James O'Connor didn't miss the conversion, giving the visitors a 7-0 lead.

Morne Steyn hit back with a penalty three minutes later, taking advantage of one of many miscues suffered by the World XV, who for all of their might clearly were not used to playing together.



World XV dominated possession, overpowering a South African team that looked rusty. But when the Springboks worked the ball into World XV's, they were deadly efficient.

Bryan Habana was the recipient of some beautiful passing play, working the ball into open space and catching the World XV out of position. O'Connor gave the lead back to the visitors back with a penalty kick following illegal scrummaging, but Steyn put the hosts back in front with three points of his own.

Bakkies Botha then scored another try beautifully set up by his teammates, and momentum had fully turned toward the South Africans. A late penalty from O'Connor from a very difficult angle made it a one-score game, Springboks going into the dressing room with a 18-13 lead.

Gilbert Rugby thought Heyneke Meyer wouldn't be happy after such a first half:



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Article Source: Bleacher Report - Rugby Union

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