AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — If the Samoans had to go at the Rugby World Cup, they were determined to take some Springboks out with them.
Defending champion South Africa led 13-0 and was showing glimpses of championship-winning form Friday night until a counterassault from Samoa, which launched attack after brutal attack before succumbing 13-5.
The South Africans survived the onslaught to advance unbeaten to the quarterfinals, but not completely unscathed.
Bryan Habana was injured after scoring his first-half try and brilliant backline utility Frans Steyn will more than likely withdraw from the World Cup after damaging his shoulder. Springboks coach Peter de Villiers …
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