The Springboks are confident of their progression to the playoffs, despite being reliant on result of the clash between Ireland and Scotland.
fate on Saturday when Ireland line up against Scotland in the Pool B decider and according to Jean Kleyn, they have started their preparations for the quarter-final, even though their fate and potential opponent remained unknown.WORLD CUP POOL B PERMUTATIONS
In turn a draw would see the Boks finish at the top of the pool, with the only permutation which would see the Springboks drop out of the competition would be if Scotland defeat Ireland by at least 21 points and with both teams earning try-scoring bonus points.SPRINGBOKS FEEL CONFIDENT OF PLAYOFF QUALIFICATION
“At the moment, we are at the top of the pool, and we can finish first, second or third. All we can do is to prepare as best possible.”The former Irish international was non-committal about his assessment about how the pool decider could play out. “There’s an underlying combativeness between those nations both at club and international level, so it will be a serious match.”SPRINGBOKS ENJOYING FAMILY TIME AT RWC
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