This is how The Citizen rated the performance of the Springbok players in their narrow win against England at the World Cup on Saturday.
Two big players for the Boks in the win against England, RG Snyman and Ox Nche. Picture: Steve Haag/Gallo Imagesin a Rugby World Cup semi-final encounter at the Stade de France in Paris on Saturday night to qualify for this weekend’s final where they will take on New Zealand.
The team showed tremendous character on the night to fight back and win the game after England outplayed them in most departments.The talented utility back was not his usual Rolls–Royce self. The nature of the game and conditions took away some of his attacking abilities, but he was eager to be involved in the game and influence it with his kicking, but could never move through the gears.The winger was solid in the tough circumstances of the match.
Ox Nche proved why he’s one of the best props in the world; he came on and smashed the England scrum, winning the Boks more than one penalty. Vincent Koch, too, was key in the scrums, his last effort also winning the Boks a penalty. RG Snyman stepped up and scored the game’s only try. Deon Fourie and Kwagga Smith brought energy to the team when they needed it most.managed to control proceedings with their kicking, their experience as a duo showed in a tight finish. Pollard showed why he’s one of the best kickers in the world, as he slotted the pressure kicks to give South Africa the win.
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