All Blacks winger Mark Tele’a is expecting a huge challenge when they take on the world champion Springboks at Ellis Park on Saturday
The winger will play his first game for the All Blacks against the Boks in South Africa on Saturday, having played in Pretoria and Cape Town previously with the Blues in Super Rugby.
Exciting All Blacks winger Mark Tele’a is expecting a huge challenge when they take on the world champion Springboks in their Rugby Championship encounter at Ellis Park on Saturday evening .last year and is looking to build on that, as he targets another good showing against the Springboks, like he enjoyed against them in Auckland and in the World Cup final last year.
“It is always an exciting challenge against South Africa. The boys have been getting amped up for it as we have built throughout the week. We are taking each day as it comes and as it gets closer the excitement rises, so we are looking forward to it and know the challenge that is coming,” said Tele’a.
“We aren’t worried about that because we have a lot of experience in our team and they will pass that down to the youngsters. We want the young guys to come through, enjoy the journey, and embrace the cultures and experiences they are going through,” said Tele’a.
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