After the Springboks edged England to set up a World Cup final with New Zealand, Jacques Nienaber's coaching staff and players have plenty to think about before the battle for a record fourth title.
After the Springboks edged England to set up a World Cup final with New Zealand, Jacques Nienaber’s coaching staff and players have plenty to think about before the battle for a record fourth title.
On Saturday in Paris, they face an All Blacks side that swept Argentina aside with ease and have scored a competition-leading 325 points.“They’re really playing an explosive game, punishing teams from all over the park.Pollard, 29, kicked the match-winning penalty in difficult weather conditions in the 77th minute in Paris, four years after booting the decisive points with four minutes left against Wales in the semi-final in Japan.
“There was a little bit of a crosswind. The wind didn’t do too much. It rained all night so it made it slippery,” he added.That opportunity came from replacement prop Ox Nche winning a penalty from a scrum, as the loosehead prop settled a Springboks set-piece which had been uncomfortable against England.
Cool-headed Pollard came on for Manie Libbok after just half an hour against England, and experienced Faf de Klerk was introduced a minute after the break for Cobus Reinach.
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