The Springboks just completed a come-from-behind 2-1 series win over the British & Irish Lions‚ and here are six of their most outstanding performers that helped make it possible.
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He was one of the starting locks when the Boks launched their Rugby World Cup campaign against the All Blacks in 2019‚ but Lood de Jager eventually played his way into the No.5 jersey at Mostert's expense. His performance in the first half of the first Test put the Boks in the ascendancy‚ but they could not sustain their effort.
His injuries weren't as bad as that of RG Snyman and he recovered in time to take up his position in SA A's game against the Lions.The pair operate like auxiliary loose forwards‚ providing grunt and muscle in hard to reach areas.The Sharks captain is one of rugby's foremost under-the-radar overachievers.
To single out one area of excellence in Am's makeup is an exercise in futility as he performs most disciplines with off-the-radar competence.The Bok captain doesn't always get the plaudits‚ but the Lions series underlined his value to the team.
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