Vermeulen also said changes could benefit the Springboks heading into their second match against the Wallabies.
Duane ‘Thor’ Vermeulen says Springboks will be sharper this weekend against WallabiesDouble Rugby World Cup-winning Springbok No 8 Duane Vermeulen is being courted for a coaching role in South Africa. Image: @Springboks/XThe former Boks no.8 praised the team but felt more work was needed.
“On the downside, we left quite a few chances out there and we were pinned at some defensive breakdowns, so there are a few areas we need to be sharper in going forward.
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