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"4 South Africa 30-25 Tonga - Pool A

Boosted by a first win over Samoa in seven years, Tonga set their sights on South Africa and gave their second-string side an almighty scare before the Springboks clicked into gear at Stade Felix-Bollaert in Lens.

Tonga had led this thrilling encounter 10-7 early in the second half and a major upset looked on the cards until Francois Steyn's penalty in the 54th minute started a run of 20 unanswered points in a devastating 15-minute spell for South Africa.  

The Pacific islanders though were not finished yet and ensured a tense finale with tries by Sukanaivalu Hufanga and Viliami Vaki cutting the deficit to 27-22 with eight minutes remaining.

South Africa held on though to confirm themselves as pool winners. " Mick Donohoe/ Rugby World Cup News Service:  Read Full Story

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