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South Africa's fringe players must be at their best level against Canada to put themselves in contention of playing in the quarter-finals.
France defeated Tonga at the Rugby World Cup but their performance left a lot to be desired, says Jacques Brunel.
Nicola Quaglio has not escaped punishment for a tip tackle on Duane Vermeulen, while Andrea Lovotti also faced a three-game ban.
France defeated Tonga at the Rugby World Cup but their performance left a lot to be desired, says Jacques Brunel.
The All Blacks won by 62 points on Sunday, but their first-half performance against Namibia enraged head coach Steve Hansen.
Victory over Tonga sealed France's place in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals, but Jacques Brunel's men were far from impressive.
New Zealand made it three wins from as many games at the Rugby World Cup, needing a big second half to thrash Namibia.
With just a four-day turnaround, the Springboks opted for changes for their Rugby World Cup clash against Canada.
Leaders Lyon are the only unbeaten side in the Top 14 after they won a top-of-the-table encounter against Bordeaux-Begles.
Ulster suffered a hammering in Bloemfontein, where wing Anthony Volmink scored three of nine tries for the Cheetahs.
