South Africa started with 11 of the 15 players who won them the trophy four years ago , but they will need to improve on this display if they are to retain their title . South Africa begin their Rugby World Cup defense with a 17-16 win over Wales . The Sprinboks scrape Pool D victory despite fielding 11 of their 2007 winning side . TL;DR England beat Australia in the first Test at Twickenham, but lose to France and Samoa on Saturday.
South Africa begin their Rugby World Cup defense with a 17-16 win over Wales . The Sprinboks scrape Pool D victory despite fielding 11 of their 2007 winning side . TL;DR England beat Australia in the first Test at Twickenham, but lose to France and Samoa on Saturday.