SA Rugby magazine looks back at the 2007 World Cup, which saw the Springboks clinch their second title. 🇿🇦🏆
Scrumhalf Fourie du Preez had a hand in all three of the Boks’ first-half tries, which saw them lead 20-0 at the break, and wing JP Pietersen grabbed his second try in the 63rd minute to complete the rout.
A full-strength Bok side then thrashed the USA 64-15 in Montpellier, with Habana scoring two of their nine tries. Argentina upset France 17-12 in the tournament opener and a 30-15 victory against Ireland secured them top spot in Pool D. The hosts finished second thanks to a 25-3 win against the Irish.
But two second-half tries gave Les Bleus a 20-18 lead – the officials missed a clear forward pass in the buildup to Yannick Jauzion’s five-pointer – and they were able to defend their line for the last five minutes as the All Blacks pushed for a try instead of taking a drop goal from close range. In the second semi-final, the Boks ended Argentina’s fairytale run with a comfortable 37-13 victory, with Habana scoring two of his side’s four tries to equal Jonah Lomu’s World Cup tournament record of eight.
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