In front of more than 40,000 spectators in their Rugby Championship opener against New Zealand in Mbombela on Saturday night, the Springboks showed why they are world champions. Sia Kolisi’s men in green dominated the All Blacks in all phases of the game, cruising to a 26-10 victory over their esteemed rivals. It was their second biggest margin of victory against the All Blacks, only bigger than their 17-0 win over New Zealand in Durban in 1928. It was the All Blacks’ fifth defeat in six matches and coach Ian Foster will be feeling the pressure. With…
In front of more than 40,000 spectators in their Rugby Championship opener against New Zealand in Mbombela on Saturday night, the Springboks showed why they are world champions.
Sia Kolisi’s men in green dominated the All Blacks in all phases of the game, cruising to a 26-10 victory over their esteemed rivals.
It was their second biggest margin of victory against the All Blacks, only bigger than their 17-0 win over New Zealand in Durban in 1928.
It was the All Blacks’ fifth defeat in six matches and coach Ian Foster will be feeling the pressure.
With some of his staff sacked as a result of their poor performance in the run-up to the Rugby Championship, the ax is hanging over his head.
New Zealand rugby fans demand results and nine defeats in 25 matches is not enough for the All Black coach, especially when you consider his predecessor Steve Hansen lost just 10 times in 107 Tests.
But enough about the All Blacks.
The Springboks were brilliant and should not take their foot off the pedal against the same foes at Ellis Park on Saturday.
Remaining cautious about the threat and skill that the injured All Blacks side will bring, we say New Zealand will lead the way at Ellis Park this Saturday.
South Africa needs good news in these difficult times.
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