The Springboks are presently well-positioned with an eight-point lead on the high of the Rugby Championship log, however they know that the title isn’t wrapped up simply but.
Some main gamers are anticipated to be rested for the upcoming journey to Argentina, the place the Springboks have usually discovered matches to be difficult affairs.
The Pumas are coming off the again of a document win over Australia that lifted them into second place on the log, whereas additionally enhancing their factors distinction.
If Argentina may declare a victory over South Africa subsequent weekend, it might place some strain on the Springboks to make sure they don’t slip up when again at dwelling for the ultimate recreation of the competitors in Nelspruit.
There isn’t any doubt that the Springboks do have one hand on the trophy, however it’s price noting that after log factors, the standings will then be decided by wins within the competitors, wins in opposition to the crew tied with, after which factors distinction.
In the end the Springboks will hope there isn’t a want to fret about any of this, however they may also not need to relaxation on their laurels.
THE SPRINGBOKS HAVE SOLIDIFIED THEIR RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP ASCENDANCY
ONWARDS AND UPWARDS
The Springboks’ 18-12 victory over the All Blacks in entrance of a packed crowd of 57,733 on the DHL Stadium meant they’re nonetheless unbeaten within the competitors.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus will identify group of 28 gamers later this week to journey Argentina, whereas a handful of gamers will stay behind in South Africa to coach for the closing match of the match on the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit.
“For us we spoke quite a bit concerning the Freedom Cup this week, and it means quite a bit for South Africa with the place we at the moment are,” Erasmus said. “We needed to win this badly for South Africa. This was additionally good for our hopes of profitable the Rugby Championship, however we nonetheless have some work to do in that regard.
“We’re presently on 20 wins in 23 video games, which is particular, however it’s all the time essential to remain in actuality and maintain working exhausting.”
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