Lucky Maree
South Africa are definitely the favourites against Canada, but their dominance from the first whistle could not have been anticipated.
Not only do they score two tries in the first five minutes, they don’t allow Canada any room to move. So much so that the Canadians appear to become nervous – not something that happens to the Canucks often.
When Ronald Brown gets sent off for a high tackle the Blitzboks respond in the very next movement with a seven pointer through a perfectly timed intercept try.
The Blitzboks score another two tries for a totally dominant victory.
Without doubt, the Blitzboks have had the easier match in the quarter finals after defeating Scotland in the last pool match. This may be crucial in the semis when fatigue becomes a factor.
Clearly, the Blitzboks have taken their commitment to give Neil Powell the best possible send-off before he goes to the Sharks very seriously. Powell will be very proud of his team tonight.
South Africa 33-0 Canada
South Africa: Tries: Christie Grobbelaar, Angelo Davids, Ronald Brown (2), Mfundo Ndhlovu
Conversions: Four
Canada: Tries: None
Conversions: None
Image source: @Blitzboks
