Former All Blacks maestro Stephen Donald is throwing his weight behind the Springboks, predicting a clean sweep in their upcoming northern hemisphere tour. With the world champions set to clash with Japan, France, Italy, Ireland, and Wales this November, Donald, a hero of the 2011 World Cup, sees nothing but a series of wins for the Boks, solidifying their top dog status on the global stage.
According to Donald, the itinerary could hardly be more favorable. "That’s a nice tour [for the Springboks] because for every big game there’s probably a weaker game the following week,” he explained. The big talk is all about the showdown in Paris, where the Springboks will face France at the Stade de France.
"You would imagine they go unbeaten. France is going to be a blockbuster at the Stade de France, it’s going to be fever pitch there,”
Donald predicted with palpable excitement.
The France match isn't just another game; it's a grudge match, a replay of the controversial 2023 World Cup quarter-final. Donald highlighted this battle as the pinnacle of the tour. "Of course that’s the quarter-final rematch, a controversial one that one was too," he remarked. His enthusiasm for the matchup is clear, suggesting it as the moment for the Boks to hammer home their dominance.
Donald’s commentary comes as his own national team, the All Blacks, prepare for their end-of-year tour ranked second globally, recently dethroned by the very team they’ll be watching closely. The shift in rankings followed a historic defeat to South Africa in Wellington, intensifying the All Blacks' hunger to reclaim their former glory.
The Springboks’ tour is shaping up to be a strategic play of power and prowess, with Donald betting on a flawless performance. If his predictions hold true, the rugby world might just see South Africa reinforcing their stronghold at the pinnacle of international rugby.
This tour is more than just a series of matches; it's an opportunity for the Springboks to prove their mettle and for rugby aficionados to witness strategies and showdowns that will be talked about for years to come.
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Former All Blacks maestro Stephen Donald is throwing his weight behind the Springboks, predicting a clean sweep in their upcoming northern hemisphere tour. With the world champions set to clash with Japan, France, Italy, Ireland, and Wales this November, Donald, a hero of the 2011 World Cup, sees nothing but a series of wins for the Boks, solidifying their top dog status on the global stage.
According to Donald, the itinerary could hardly be more favorable. "That’s a nice tour [for the Springboks] because for every big game there’s probably a weaker game the following week,” he explained. The big talk is all about the showdown in Paris, where the Springboks will face France at the Stade de France.
"You would imagine they go unbeaten. France is going to be a blockbuster at the Stade de France, it’s going to be fever pitch there,”
Donald predicted with palpable excitement.The France match isn't just another game; it's a grudge match, a replay of the controversial 2023 World Cup quarter-final. Donald highlighted this battle as the pinnacle of the tour. "Of course that’s the quarter-final rematch, a controversial one that one was too," he remarked. His enthusiasm for the matchup is clear, suggesting it as the moment for the Boks to hammer home their dominance.
Donald’s commentary comes as his own national team, the All Blacks, prepare for their end-of-year tour ranked second globally, recently dethroned by the very team they’ll be watching closely. The shift in rankings followed a historic defeat to South Africa in Wellington, intensifying the All Blacks' hunger to reclaim their former glory.
The Springboks’ tour is shaping up to be a strategic play of power and prowess, with Donald betting on a flawless performance. If his predictions hold true, the rugby world might just see South Africa reinforcing their stronghold at the pinnacle of international rugby.
This tour is more than just a series of matches; it's an opportunity for the Springboks to prove their mettle and for rugby aficionados to witness strategies and showdowns that will be talked about for years to come.