South Africa vs Romania Preview & Prediction | 2023 Rugby World Cup | Pool Stage
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THE FACTS
When is South Africa vs Romania on and what time does it start? South Africa vs Romania will take place on Sunday 17th September, 2023 – 14:00 (UK)
Where is South Africa vs Romania taking place? South Africa vs Romania will take place at Nouveau Stade de Bordeaux in Bordeaux, France
Where can I get tickets for South Africa vs Romania? Click here for the latest ticket information for South Africa vs Romania
What channel is South Africa vs Romania on in the UK? South Africa vs Romania will be televised live on ITV
Where can I stream South Africa vs Romania in the UK? South Africa vs Romania can be streamed live on ITVX
THE SQUADS
SOUTH AFRICA
Starting 15: Willie Le Roux, Grant Williams, Canan Moodie, Andre Esterhuizen, Makazole Mapimpi, Damian Willemse, Cobus Reinach, Duane Vermeulen, Kwagga Smith, Marco van Staden, Marvin Orie, Jean Kleyn, Vincent Koch, Mbongeni Mbonambi, Ox Nche
Replacements: Jesse Kriel, Faf de Klerk, Jaden Hendrikse, Jasper Wiese, RG Snyman, Trevor Nyakane, Steven Kitshoff, Deon Fourie
ROMANIA
Starting 15: Marius Simionescu, Tevita Manumua, Jason Tomane, Taylor Gontineac, Nicolas Onutu, Hinckley Vaovasa, Gabriel Rupanu, Cristian Chirica, Vlad Neculau, Andre Gorin, Marius Iftimiciuc, Adrian Motoc, Alexandru Gordas, Ovidiu Cojocaru, Iulian Hartig
Replacements: Robert Irimescu, Alexandru Savin, Thomas Cretu, Stefan Iancu, Damian Stratila, Cristi Boboc, Alin Conache, Gabriel Pop
THE LOWDOWN
SOUTH AFRICA
Reigning champions South Africa began the defence of their crown with a solid win over Scotland. In a closely-fought game, the Springboks highlighted their defensive qualities by restricting their opponents to a solitary penalty goal and will aim to build on that by showing more of their attacking prowess.
ROMANIA
Romania were hammered by Ireland in their opening game of the Rugby World Cup and things do not get any easier as they take on South Africa. The Romanians shipped 82 points in that game and will be eager to avoid a similar result here.
THE PREDICTION
South Africa have named something of an experimental team as they take on with Faf de Klerk starting at fly-half. There have been 14 changes to the side that did a good job last week as they overcame a potentially difficult challenge against Scotland but despite those changes, the Springboks can highlight their quality in depth by handing Romania another hammering in this clash.
BETTING TIP: South Africa -62
