OPINION | The Springboks' current goal-kicking situation is strange, to say the least, and could prove costly once more against France, writes Nick Mallett. | Sport24news
When the fixtures came out for the Springboks' end-of-year tour, I always felt that France in their second game would be a slightly tougher challenge than Ireland in their first.
Last weekend's 19-16 loss in Dublin was obviously disappointing, and the question marks that have hovered around the decision to go into that match without a specialist goal-kicker were understandable and justified. Get 14 days free to read all our investigative and in-depth journalism. Thereafter you will be billed R75 per month. You can cancel anytime and if you cancel within 14 days you won't be billed.
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