Physicality and discipline key for Boks
Physical dominance and good discipline will be two of the key factors for the Springboks when they line up against Argentina in their second Rugby Championship Test in Nelson Mandela Bay on Saturday.
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Physical dominance and good discipline will be two of the key factors for the Springboks when they line up against Argentina in their second Rugby Championship Test in Nelson Mandela Bay on Saturday.
Handre Pollard says the Springboks are determined to build on the standard set against Argentina in their Rugby Championship opener last weekend, as they fine-tune their preparations for the follow-up match on Saturday.
Fans are keen to see the Rugby Championship break new ground by being completed in Europe, following the cancellation of the Springboks’ scheduled fixtures in New Zealand.
Coach Mario Ledesma has made several changes to the Argentina starting lineup for their second match of the 2021 Rugby Championship against the Springboks in Gqeberha on Saturday.
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World Rugby chairperson Bill Beaumont has responded to a plea from former British & Irish Lions players and coaches to reduce the number of substitutions in the interests of player safety.
Victory against Argentina in Port Elizabeth on Saturday will see the Springboks match a record unbeaten run in the Rugby Championship.
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