Boks not at their best in grabbing crucial five-pointer against Tonga as World Cup QFs loom

01 Oct 2023

Khanyiso Tshwaku

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Springbok utility back Canan Moodie on his way to scoring his team's second try against Tonga.

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At the Stade Velodrome in Marseille

South Africa didn't quite make heavy weather of their 49-18 win against Tonga in Marseille on Sunday night, but the feeling existed that they should have got more out of what was a crucial game for them.

The bonus point win where they scored seven tries was sufficient to move them to the top of Pool B with 15 points, but they couldn't get past Ireland's points difference of +122, with SA's being +117.

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