The world champions say their game needs much attention with the Rugby Championship due to start in three weeks
Siya Kolisi and Bongi Mbonambi celebrate after SA beat Wales in the third Test at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday. Picture: REUTERS/ SIPHIWE SIBEKO
“We had a specific plan, but things don’t always go according to plan, though winning the series was something we were trying to achieve,” coach Jacques Nienaber said.He had been criticised for the numerous changes made across the three games, resulting in Wales notching up their first-yet Test victory in SA.
“We will have to build a lot still in terms of where we are. We had a long conversation last week about controlling the game when we are ahead on the scoreboard. Flyhalf Handré Pollard scored 20 points, including the first try, as the world champions outscored the tourists three tries to one.with Pollard kicking three conversions and three penalties.
Kolisi also paid tribute to Eben Etzebeth and Mbonambi, who were making their 100th and 50th appearances respectively.
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