Springbok captain Salmaan Moerat believes that the extended Bok squad players put up their hands for selection to the Rugby Championship.
It was a great showing in testing conditions from an inexperienced Bok team that played with 14 and 13 men at various stages of the game.
“There wasn’t much talking before the game. Everyone realised how massive this game was for us as a group and as a squad. When you represent the Springboks and wear the jersey a certain responsibility comes with that and coach Rassie made sure we knew that,” said Moerat after the match.“So I am extremely proud of each and every player tonight, especially the debutants. I think it might be a bit of a headache for coach Rassie to pick a squad on Sunday.
Man-of-the-match RG Snyman also praised the Portuguese visitors and Bok debutants in what was a thoroughly entertaining game in front of a full house in Bloem.“Portugal really pushed us. They kept the ball well and moved it wide. There skillset was what we expected and they came out tonight and showed all the skills they have,” said Snyman.
Portugal captain Tomas Appleton was extremely proud of his teams effort, although they didn’t play as well as he had hoped, and was very happy with the opportunity they received to play against the world champions.
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