“We don’t tell them to get on the ball and do whatever, but it’s the nature of South African players to do that.”
“There is no rule that says a player cannot step over the ball and all that. For as long as the rule allows, you cannot put a stop as a coach, even though our counterparts across the world will tell you there is an element of disrespect. That's how they coin it.
"There is also fair play - when someone goes down, you have to kick the ball out. Those are unwritten rules. With us, we allow them to enjoy the game,” said Komphela, adding that showmanship was part of local football culture. “The profile of a nation is seen in their sport. The profile of South Africa is that there are many people who enjoy that kind of game, so many of your players will show that. There is no way you can stand up against something that is in their blood.”
He also said it was often a useful ploy on the pitch. “A trick can ignite the team, it gives confidence and energy, it lifts the player. It even irritates the opposition.
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