Recently appointed Springbok attack coach Tony Brown has opened up about the way the world champions play their game.
New Zealander Tony Brown is currently taking charge of the Springboks’ attacking play. Picture: Steve Haag Sports/Gallo Images
The former flyhalf, who played most of his provincial rugby for the Highlanders, joined the Bok coaching team at the start of this season to take charge of the side’s attacking play. Irishman Jerry Flannery also joined, as defence coach, following the departure of Jacques Nienaber to Leinster. “It’s important that the Boks still attack in the way that they play the game. Bok rugby is about being physical, playing on the gain line. I’m never going to teach them to play like the All Blacks.
“There’s a lot of talent in this team, and as an attack coach you want to get hold of that talent. But it’s about using the players’ natural ability, the X-factor that’s there, and the physicality and size to play our attacking game, and hopefully be the best in the world.”
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