'The reality is there was nothing positive about the All Blacks showing in the first Test,' writes Jonathan Mokuena
Springbok players celebrates the win in the Rugby Championship against New Zealand at Ellis Park on October 4, 2014. Picture: Duif du Toit/Gallo Images/Getty Images
It was really good to see the Boks so in charge at Mbombela last Saturday; the forwards especially were dominant and they laid a wonderful platform for the total performance. Ian Foster must have had some sleepless nights this week. Even though he said after last Saturday’s showing his side had improved from the third Test defeat against Ireland, I think he was buying time and space. For today’s match at Ellis Park I see the Boks doing exactly the same as they did last week. But, we’ll see a different All Blacks game … they have no choice.
It’s a pity Kurt-Lee Arendse misses out this week; I thought he was great in the first Test, bar that mistimed jump which cost him time on the sidelines. He had a real presence in the game, was strong in defence, and will play many more Tests for the Boks. Some players just have it, and Kurt-Lee is one of them.I’m surprised by Joseph Dweba’s inclusion in the starting team; he’s a rookie at this level, but happy for him at the same time. What an opportunity and I wish him well.
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