The issues they have dealt with in recent years have made the Proteas a stronger unit, according to batter Rassie van der Dussen.
"We've had to deal with quite a lot of controversy over the last few years."says the Proteas team have grown closer together due to the adversity they have dealt with over the last few years, as they gear up for one of their toughest matches of the
“We’ve had to deal with quite a lot of controversy over the last few years, so that’s really put us in good stead.”Rassie van der Dussen talks to the media ahead of South Africa’s match against New Zealand at the Cricket World Cup. Picture: Matthew Lewis/ICC/Getty Images “That Springbok team, that’s what they are. They’re all hardworking, good South Africans with a real humility about them, a real hunger for success. And for me, it just certainly shows that when you’re willing to put differences aside, what’s possible for a country like ours.”With their spirits raised by the Boks, the second-placed Proteas were feeling confident heading into their match against New Zealand, who were two points behind them in third spot in the round-robin standings.
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