Five things you need to know about the Bronze Final
The Springboks take on Los Pumas in the Bronze Final of the 2015 Rugby World Cup. Here are five quick facts before they kick-off at 10pm tonight.
1. The form book
South Africa have played 22 matches against Argentina. The stats reads as follows:
Won: 19
Lost: 1
Drawn: 1
Points For: 779
Points Against: 410
Win percentage: 90%
It's time for the second-to-last match day of #RWC2015 & the Bronze Final #RSAvARG pic.twitter.com/x7vkUrOYwM
— Rugby World Cup (@rugbyworldcup) October 30, 2015
2. Respect the veterans
Victor Matfield will run out as the most-capped player on Friday night, with a total of 127 caps to his name, and incredibly, the longest career in Springbok rugby. Bryan Habana will run out as the second most-capped player with 116 caps.
A CAPTAIN'S KNOCK Victor Matfield will captain #RSA in Friday's Bronze Final as a second test retirement looms pic.twitter.com/ujxXudN4ZB
— Rugby World Cup (@rugbyworldcup) October 30, 2015
3. Records all round
Speaking of the veteran wing, he’ll be hoping to eclipse Jonah Lomu’s record of 15 RWC tries. The Toulon winger holds a number of records in the position, including:
– Most tries at wing,
– Most tries for South Africa, and
– Most experienced Springbok player
4. The pitch
The Stadium at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park has a capacity of 80,000 people and has played host to five RWC matches in the tournament. The last match the Springboks played at the stadium was a 64-0 rout of the USA in the group stages.
5. The man with the whistle
Irishman John Lacey will be officiating proceedings between the two teams, with Friday being the third South African outing that he’ll be involved in.
Congratulations to our Munster colleague John Lacey who will referee the bronze medal game at Rugby Rugby World Cup 2015.
— Leinster Rugby Referees (@leinsterreferee) October 26, 2015
