Well-known overseas-based rugby scribe Chris Foy has acknowledged that the Springboks' antagonistic image has begun to undergo a change. He suggests it's time for fans to learn to love them rather than loathe them.
As plaudits continue to pour in for the Springboks , an overseas-based writer agrees they should be ‘loved, not loathed’.
Yet, this season, the Springboks have not only adopted a more expansive game-plan, but Erasmus has been open about having learned from past mistakes. “So, it might be time for us sceptics in these parts to embrace Erasmus’ team as the favourite southern visitors, rather than the Kiwis, as has always been the case.
“We’ve used 49 players this year and 35 in the Rugby Championship… Overall, I’m very happy, but the end-of-year tour is now our target and going through that undefeated.”Benni McCarthy is back in SA, but could it be because of the rumours linking him to the PSL or is there a different reason? Find out!
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