Flanker Pieter-Steph du Toit believes the Springboks are on track to defend the Webb Ellis Cup, but admits error-prone performances like against Argentina “have to stop
The Boks were made to sweat for a 22-21 victory against Los Pumas in the Rugby Championship on Saturday, after taking a 15-9 lead into the break following a dominant first-half performance at Ellis Park.
Du Toit was one of the Boks’ leading defenders, and showed in their last three Tests the form that made him the best rugby player in the world in 2019. “We have to get better. The more mistakes we make now, the more we learn early enough. Of course, at some stage we have to stop making them and start scoring points and controlling games, but there’s enough time.“We’re focusing on the right stuff. I’d rather have us make these mistakes now. The World Cup is a different beast, especially this year’s tournament feels like a playoff from the outset. You have to win the right games.
The former DHL Stormers star also highlighted how playing for the Toyota Verblitz in the Japanese Top League has improved his game.
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