The Springboks dearly want to win next week but if they lose tomorrow, the gloss will be taken off the ’Clash of Champions’, writes Mike Greenaway. Springboks RugbyChampionship AllBlacks Australia By MikeGreenaway67 IOLSport
’Nobody misses a kick at goal on purpose’: Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber keeps faith in Handre’ Pollard’s boot
Before last week’s match, South Africans who understand the Springbok psyche were deeply worried about the outcome because history shows that the Boks have a knack of losing matches they are expected to win, and that they play their best when their backs are against the wall. “We like it tough — it is what we like — and we’re looking forward to what is coming,” Smith said. “It is going to be a huge battle because while we will be going hard at them, we know they will be doing the same. They know what to expect from us.”
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