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It's all over! The referee has blown their whistle to end the game.

80'

Faf de Klerk takes the conversion but it hits the upright and bounces away, kick unsuccessful.

74'
Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Willie Le Roux leads to a try for South Africa

73'

A gap opened in the defence and Willie Le Roux took full advantage.

73'

Makazole Mapimpi played a key part in that try.

73'

A gap opened in the defence and Jean Kleyn took full advantage.

71'
Conversion

The South Africa supporters go wild as Faf de Klerk successfully kicks the conversion.

68'
Try

A series of passes by South Africa results in a try for Makazole Mapimpi

67'

Willie Le Roux sets up the try.

67'

A gap opened in the defence and Willie Le Roux took full advantage.

67'

Romania make a substitution with Alin Conache coming on.

66'

Romania make a substitution with Taylor Gontineac coming off.

66'

Faf de Klerk curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

64'
Try

A stunning solo try from Makazole Mapimpi

63'

The defensive line has been broken as Makazole Mapimpi goes through the gap.

63'

Spellbinding play by Willie Le Roux is finished off with a try.

63'
Conversion

The South Africa supporters go wild as Faf de Klerk successfully kicks the conversion.

62'
Try

Great hands by South Africa leads to a try for Grant Williams

61'

Spellbinding play by Faf de Klerk is finished off with a try.

61'

Gabriel Pop comes on for Romania.

59'

Jason Tomane leaves the field.

59'

Rob Irimescu comes on for Romania.

59'

Ovidiu Cojocaru leaves the field.

59'

Frans Malherbe comes on for South Africa.

59'

Trevor Nyakane leaves the field.

59'

Steven Kitshoff comes on for South Africa.

59'

Ox Nche leaves the field.

59'

The defensive line has been broken as Canan Moodie goes through the gap.

58'

What a run here by Cristian Chirica as they get over the gainline!

57'

Faf de Klerk comes on for South Africa.

56'

Damian Willemse leaves the field.

56'

Alexandru Savin comes on for Romania.

56'

Iulian Hartig leaves the field.

56'
Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Damian Willemse kicks the conversion.

55'
Try

Grant Williams scores! That alone was worth the admission price!!!

54'

What a run here by Grant Williams as they get over the gainline!

54'

That's a great try assist by Marco van Staden.

54'

Damian Stratila comes on.

54'

Andre Gorin comes off.

54'

The referee has had enough, awarding the penalty try to South Africa.

52'

Stefan Iancu comes on.

51'

Marius Iftimiciuc comes off.

51'

Thomas Cretu comes on.

50'

Alex Gordas comes off.

50'

South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Jaden Hendrikse getting some game time.

45'

South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Cobus Reinach being replaced.

45'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Damian Willemse will have to re-adjust the radar.

43'
Try

The South Africa maul march their way over the white wash for Deon Fourie to touch down.

42'

Romania make a substitution with Cristi Boboc coming on.

40'

Romania make a substitution with Vlad Neculau coming off.

40'

South Africa make a substitution with Deon Fourie coming on.

40'

South Africa make a substitution with Bongi Mbonambi coming off.

40'

South Africa make a substitution with RG Snyman coming on.

40'

South Africa make a substitution with Marvin Orie coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

40'

Fabulous play by South Africa has led to Bongi Mbonambi being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'

Trouble here as Taylor Gontineac breaches the defence.

32'
Conversion

Damian Willemse makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

24'
Try

South Africa are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Cobus Reinach picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

23'

Tevita Manumua steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the right.

13'
Conversion

Damian Willemse converts the try.

11'
Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Damian Willemse leads to a try for South Africa

11'

A gap opened in the defence and Damian Willemse took full advantage.

11'

Makazole Mapimpi played a key part in that try.

11'
Conversion

Damian Willemse has kicked a conversion.

9'
Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Cobus Reinach leads to a try for South Africa

8'

A gap opened in the defence and Cobus Reinach took full advantage.

8'

A gap opened in the defence and Marco van Staden took full advantage.

8'
Conversion

Damian Willemse has kicked a conversion.

7'
Try

Great hands by South Africa leads to a try for Makazole Mapimpi

6'

The defensive line has been broken as Makazole Mapimpi goes through the gap.

6'

That's a great try assist by Willie Le Roux.

6'

Damian Willemse has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

3'
Try

A stunning solo try from Cobus Reinach

2'

The defensive line has been broken as Cobus Reinach goes through the gap.

2'

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

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Bonus Points Awarded

+1
12 Tries scored

Match Details

Romania v South Africa

Rugby World Cup - Round 2
Sun 17th September 2023, 09:00pm
Stade Matmut-Atlantique

Points Flow Chart

South Africa win +76
South Africa
Romania
South Africa
Time in lead
Romania
79
Mins in lead
0
99%
% Of Game In Lead
0%
50%
Possession Last 10 min
50%
5
Points Last 10 min
0

Key Events

Full Time
Le Roux
76 - 0
73'
de Klerk
71 - 0
68'
Mapimpi
69 - 0
67'
Mapimpi
64 - 0
63'
de Klerk
59 - 0
62'
Williams
57 - 0
61'
Willemse
52 - 0
55'
Williams
50 - 0
54'
Penalty Try
45 - 0
52'
Fourie
38 - 0
42'
Half Time
Willemse
33 - 0
24'
Reinach
31 - 0
23'
Willemse
26 - 0
11'
Willemse
24 - 0
11'
Willemse
19 - 0
9'
Reinach
17 - 0
8'
Willemse
12 - 0
7'
Mapimpi
10 - 0
6'
Reinach
5 - 0
2'
Start

Win Probability

South Africa
98%
Draw
1%
Romania
1%
Start of Possession Passages by Alin Conache

Momentum

0'
HT
FT
South Africa
Romania

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored
4.7
16
Entries
Avg. Points Scored
0
5
Entries

Attack Profile

South Africa
Romania
More Less More

Defence Profile

South Africa
Romania
More Less More

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs
58%
59%
3-6 secs
19%
28%
6+ secs
18%
0%
60
Rucks Won
58

Last 5 Penalties

53'
65'
69'
76'
80'
South Africa
Romania

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