The Springboks were totally outplayed by the Wallabies, and now two matches against the All Blacks are looming.
Len Ikitau of the Wallabies scores a try against the Springboks in the Rugby Championship match in Brisbane on Saturday. Picture: Albert Perez/Getty Images
When your national rugby coach admits that his players’ “performance was not worthy enough for a Springbok jersey”, you realise you have massive problems. Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber said: “We are sorry, that’s all we can say. We sincerely apologise. Everyone, from management, coaching staff – this was a very poor performance.”
How far the world champion Springboks have fallen since completing a 2-1 series over the British and Irish Lions just six weeks ago. That triumph was followed up by wins against Argentina on home soil in their opening two rounds of the Rugby Championship, but those victories were far from flattering.
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