🏈An intriguing battle between Antoine Dupont and Faf de Klerk is on the cards when France hosts the Springboks in Marseille on Saturday. Read the full story: Springboks Eurotour
It was possibly a shrewd move for the Boks to replace the inexperienced Jaden Hendrikse with De Klerk, to try and combat the player who claimed the biggest title in world rugby last year.Replacement scrumhalf Cobus Reinach could also play a part in trying to tie down Dupont, like the Australians managed to do at stages during the past weekend’s game, when he comes on in the second half due to his extensive experience of playing rugby in France.
“In general play, we’re not always going to be close to each other, so it’s going to be a team effort to ensure he’s taken care of. However, when you look at their side, we can’t just be worried about him. They have other strengths that we need to take care of.”De Klerk admitted that goal kicking could play a big part in the outcome of this weekend’s match, which will be a worry for the Boks as they do not have a recognised goal kicker in the match 23.
“For us it all depends on momentum and how we feel in the game. If we feel that we have the upper hand and the kicker is confident, we’ll often go for the three points. That helps to build scoreboard pressure and that makes the opposition team play in a different way.
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