The Boks are in for one mighty big World Cup battle if they are to defend the title they won in Japan 4 years ago, with Ireland and Scotland looming large. Springboks RugbyWorldCup TheCitizenSport Read more⬇️
And I’m not even referring to the knockout rounds when one slip up means you’re out.that if the Boks aren’t switched on in every game, one poor outing could cost them dearly.
At first glance — and for those fans who don’t follow rugby closely, but get excited when it comes to the World Cup —being grouped with the likes of Ireland, Scotland, Tonga and Romania seems like a decent draw.In fact, it’s a very nice draw and one the Boks would ordinarily be happy with. Except, with less than six months to go to the kick-off of the tournament in France, Ireland are very much the world’s hottest team, while Scotland are possibly the side who are making the most strides.
Ordinarily Tonga and Romania shouldn’t give the Boks too many hassles, but in a World Cup things are a little different and on their day these two teams could give the South Africans a few problems. They’re not to be taken lightly.History tells us they’re not teams who’ve ever dominated against the Boks, but currently they’re sides who’ll believe they can beat Jacques Nienaber’s men.Ireland didn’t lose a game in this year’s Six Nations.
Ireland have never been better and stronger, and they will go into the World Cup as genuine title contenders, for the first time. They’re a side to be taken very seriously.at the weekend was hugely impressive. They finished the competition without a defeat, they had the best points differential , and they scored 20 tries and conceded just six.
Scotland finished third but they beat England, Wales and Italy and pushed Ireland and France and will be a confident bunch at the World Cup.Read more on these topics
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