Duane Vermeulen says that the Springboks and Scotland are in transitioning periods and will be looking to get one over the other.
The former loose forward believes the Boks and Scotland will both be playing different game plans than previously seen during their match on Sunday.
Former Springbok legend Duane Vermeulen says that the Springboks and Scotland are both going through transitioning periods and will be looking to get one over the other in their clash at Murrayfield in Edinburgh on Sunday., Vermeulen was brought into SA Rugby as part of their mobile coaching unit, and has been assisting the Boks over the past few months.
“They both bring their own attributes and strengths to the squad. We are also developing as a team and it’s not always the same picture that you will get from the past couple of seasons.“We are in a bit of a transition and it is the same for Scotland. If you look at previous Scottish teams they always tended to run the ball. I am not saying they won’t do that, but their tactical game has become a bit of a focus for them.
“Possibly. I couldn’t tell you that, only Sunday will tell. But they definitely will be up for it. It’s a home game in front of their fans. They aren’t playing in a neutral stadium ,” said Vermeulen.
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