VOICED : Springboks focused on World Cup despite race row

The South African rugby team is aiming for World Cup success despite a challenging buildup with recent losses. The team is a mix of youth and experience, aiming to play a holistic brand of rugby. Off-field racial controversies have affected the team, but Coach Heineke Meyer emphasizes talent over race in his squad selection. The team hopes to move past these issues as they compete in a group with Scotland, Japan, Samoa, and the US, with strong prospects of advancing to the quarterfinals.

What challenges has the South African rugby team faced in their World Cup preparation?

• Lack of funding

• Recent defeats to major teams

• Injuries to key players

• Weather conditions

What was the main issue in the controversy involving the South African rugby team?

• Sponsorship deals

• Coaching decisions

• Team selection based on race

• Player salaries

How many non-white players did Coach Heineke Meyer select for the World Cup squad?

• 7

• 9

• 11

• 5

What is Theo Khaleesi's perspective on his selection for the team?

• He was selected to meet racial quotas

• He was selected based on his talent

• He was selected because of his experience

• He was selected due to his popularity

Which countries are in the same pool as South Africa for the World Cup?

• Australia, New Zealand, Argentina

• England, France, Italy

• Scotland, Japan, Samoa, US

• Wales, Ireland, Canada