The AllBlacks clinched a 41-12 win over the Pumas, while the Boks powered to a 43-12 victory over the Wallabies, as the pre-tournament favourites got their campaigns off to the perfect start. Read more here 👇
“We’re expecting a very tough, physical game from them. It’s never easy going down there, and with the crowd behind them, they’ll be an even tougher opponent.”The Boks are heading Down Under with plenty of confidence after their mauling of the Wallabies, but it will be interesting to see how the group that left on Sunday manages to acclimatise and connect with the group that was sent early last week to get over the jet lad and be in better condition.
“There are already players there who have acclimatised, so it will be important to align everyone in terms of our plans going into this game against a very tough opponent.”Looking at the Wallabies match Davids said the coaching staff was happy with the performance but that there was still plenty to work on for the players going forward.
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