{"id":289689,"date":"2023-09-04T08:37:37","date_gmt":"2023-09-04T08:37:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/allmysportsnews.com\/?p=289689"},"modified":"2023-09-04T08:37:37","modified_gmt":"2023-09-04T08:37:37","slug":"south-africa-rugby-world-cup-fixtures-full-schedule-and-route-to-the-final","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/allmysportsnews.com\/rugby-union\/south-africa-rugby-world-cup-fixtures-full-schedule-and-route-to-the-final\/","title":{"rendered":"South Africa Rugby World Cup fixtures: Full schedule and route to the final"},"content":{"rendered":"
South Africa secured a third World Cup crown in Japan four years ago <\/p>\n
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South Africa will be bidding to defend their Rugby World Cup crown as they head to France again one of the tournament\u2019s top contenders.<\/p>\n
Having lost to New Zealand in their opening game in Japan four years ago, a side then under the guidance of Rassie Erasmus went unbeaten thereafter with a blend of power, smarts and skill that proved too much for England in the final.<\/p>\n
Erasmus has since stepped up into a director of rugby role, with Jacques Nienaber taking over the day-to-day coaching and leading South Africa to a series victory over the British & Irish Lions in 2021. <\/p>\n
A number of injuries to key figures has disrupted the build-up to this tournament for the Springboks, but Nienaber, Siya Kolisi and co. will be confident they can win what would be a record fourth World Cup.<\/p>\n
Here is the World Cup schedule for South Africa and their possible route to the final.<\/p>\n
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South Africa pool fixtures:<\/strong><\/p>\n South Africa are in Pool B alongside Ireland, Scotland, Tonga and Romania.<\/p>\n Sunday 10 September: South Africa<\/strong> vs Scotland, Pool B (Marseille, 4.45pm)<\/p>\n Sunday 17 September: South Africa<\/strong> vs Romania, Pool B (Bordeaux, 2pm)<\/p>\n Saturday 23 September<\/strong>: South Africa<\/strong> vs Ireland, Pool B (Paris, 8pm)<\/p>\n Sunday 1 October: South Africa<\/strong> vs Tonga, Pool B (Marseille, 8pm)<\/p>\n QUARTER-FINALS<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Saturday 14 October<\/strong>: Quarter-Final 2 (Winner Pool B <\/em><\/strong>vs Runner-Up Pool A) – Paris, 8pm<\/p>\n Sunday 15 October<\/strong>: Quarter-Final 4 (Winner Pool A vs Runner-Up Pool B<\/em><\/strong>) – Paris, 8pm<\/p>\n SEMI-FINALS<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Friday 20 October:<\/strong> Semi-Final 1 (Winner of QF1 vs Winner of QF2) – Paris, 8pm<\/p>\n Saturday 21 October: <\/strong>Semi-Final 2 (Winner of QF4 vs Winner of QF4) – Paris, 8pm<\/p>\n FINAL<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Saturday 28 October: <\/strong>Winner of SF1 vs Winner of SF2, Paris, 8pm<\/p>\nRecommended<\/h3>\n
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