South Africa forward Duane Vermeulen insists he does not blame compatriots Josh Strauss and WP Nel for turning their backs on the Springboks to play for Scotland.
Duane Vermeulen bares no grudges towards the South African exiles.
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JP Pietersen is confident there will be no repeat of South Africa's shock defeat to Japan when the two-time World Cup champions chase top spot in Pool B against Scotland and the United States.
JP Pietersen running in one of his three tries against Samoa.
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Heyneke Meyer will put his job on the line by keeping faith with "fighter" and captain Jean De Villiers for South Africa's crucial World Cup clash with Samoa.
South Africa face Samoa at Villa Park on Saturday, desperate to grind their World Cup campaign back into gear after last weekend's stunning 34-32 defeat to Japan.
South Africa are keeping faith with Jean De Villiers.
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The Japanese are giving as good as they get in their opening match against the Springboks in Brighton and Hove.
South African skipper Jean de Villiers being challenged by Japan captain Leitch
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Could the underdogs be set to cause one of the biggest upsets in Rugby World Cup history after taking the early lead and bringing down their opponents with low tackles and an almost impenetrable defence?
The South African's lead by just two points as we break for half time.
Meyer will fancy South Africa's chances in England.
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South Africa will parade the most experienced team in their Test history on Saturday when they tackle opening World Cup opponents Japan in Brighton.
Handre Pollard has vowed South Africa will unite under the common cause of World Cup glory, despite political wrangling over their very presence at the tournament.
Fly-half Pollard pledged the Springboks will leave the politicking out of their World Cup campaign, that starts with Saturday's clash with Japan in Brighton.
Handre Pollard said 'politics is for the politicians to sort out' after it was deemed the Springboks didn't have enough black players
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Referee Alain Rollans talks us through being in charge of the 2007 Rugby World Cup final when South Africa beat England.
The match didn't pass without controversy after Mark Cueto's try was disallowed and Rolland recalls the officials were still debating the call after the final whistle.
Vermeulen could miss the tournament.
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South Africa confirmed their key number eight Duane Vermeulen is in a race against time to be fit for the Rugby World Cup in England after deciding to undergo a surgery on his injured neck on Wednesday.
