Stick hits back at Springbok kicking game criticism: 'We don't coach to cause injuries' | Sport

Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick hit back at All Black criticism of the Springbok kicking game, saying they did not coach players into making dangerous aerial duels. | Sport24news

Kurt-Lee Arendse copped a red card for a dangerous mid-air clash with Beauden Barrett, who landed on his upper back in Mbombela.

Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick hit back at All Black criticism of the Springbok kicking game, saying they did not coach players into making dangerous aerial duels. However, the win was blighted by a late Kurt-Lee Arendse red card for a dangerous mid-air clash with Beauden Barrett, who landed on his upper back – a sickening collision that ended with Arendse off on a stretcher for concussion.After the game, New Zealanders questioned the legality of South Africa's methods, even calling on World Rugby to clamp down on the aerial contests.

"Him and Makazole Mapimpi played probably one of the best games when it comes to contestable kicking that I've been involved in.Arendse received a four-match suspension for the infringement that Barrett admitted in mid-week left him worried while he lay hurt on the floor.

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