Jacques Nienaber and Siya Kolisi were disappointed the Springboks never got the reward for their effort in a controversial defeat to France in Marseille on Saturday.
over the Boks in a Test where both teams saw red at Stade Velodrome.
Speaking post match, Nienaber told reporters: “It hurts a lot and this one especially, because the players showed a lot of attitude and put in a great effort and we certainly can’t fault that. One of the positives for the Boks to take from the match was the apparent resolution of their goal-kicking issue, with Cheslin Kolbe, Faf de Klerk and Damian Willemse combining for a perfect record on the night.
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