Captain Siya Kolisi isn't ready to pop the champagne just yet, despite the Springboks' recent romp over Argentina. With the Rugby Championship title still up for grabs, the Boks are gearing up to give it their all in their upcoming clash at Twickenham. Last Saturday, the Boks left no room for doubt, decimating Los Pumas 67-30 in Durban, a victory that catapulted them to the top of the standings with just one match remaining.
The first half was a nail-biter with the score at 25-23, keeping fans on the edge of their seats. Kolisi acknowledged the early challenges, commenting to SuperSport, "We expected a tough start. We knew what Argentina were going to bring, they are a proud team, still in the competition. They took their opportunities in the first half when we made our mistakes." But the Boks gathered steam as the match progressed. "The way we gathered ourselves was impressive, no one dropped their heads and we bounced back," Kolisi added.
"The main message at half time was that we were making stupid errors and giving away momentum,"
True to form, the Springboks returned to the field rejuvenated and focused, eventually turning a tight game into a runaway victory. Looking ahead, the focus shifts rapidly to the next challenge. "We know how tough it is going to be next week. We have been here before. The job is not finished yet. Next week we are going to go at it as hard as we can and make sure we win the competition," asserted Kolisi.
The Boks' captain also took a moment to extend his gratitude towards the unwavering support of their fans. "You have carried us through this year. We don’t promise to win every game but we promise to give our best. That is the resilience we show every day."
With spirits high and their eyes firmly set on the prize, the Springboks are not just playing for a win; they're playing to make a statement. As they prepare for the final showdown at Twickenham, the team knows all too well that victory is never guaranteed, but the fight is always promised.
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Captain Siya Kolisi isn't ready to pop the champagne just yet, despite the Springboks' recent romp over Argentina. With the Rugby Championship title still up for grabs, the Boks are gearing up to give it their all in their upcoming clash at Twickenham. Last Saturday, the Boks left no room for doubt, decimating Los Pumas 67-30 in Durban, a victory that catapulted them to the top of the standings with just one match remaining.
The first half was a nail-biter with the score at 25-23, keeping fans on the edge of their seats. Kolisi acknowledged the early challenges, commenting to SuperSport, "We expected a tough start. We knew what Argentina were going to bring, they are a proud team, still in the competition. They took their opportunities in the first half when we made our mistakes." But the Boks gathered steam as the match progressed. "The way we gathered ourselves was impressive, no one dropped their heads and we bounced back," Kolisi added.
"The main message at half time was that we were making stupid errors and giving away momentum,"
True to form, the Springboks returned to the field rejuvenated and focused, eventually turning a tight game into a runaway victory. Looking ahead, the focus shifts rapidly to the next challenge. "We know how tough it is going to be next week. We have been here before. The job is not finished yet. Next week we are going to go at it as hard as we can and make sure we win the competition," asserted Kolisi.
The Boks' captain also took a moment to extend his gratitude towards the unwavering support of their fans. "You have carried us through this year. We don’t promise to win every game but we promise to give our best. That is the resilience we show every day."
With spirits high and their eyes firmly set on the prize, the Springboks are not just playing for a win; they're playing to make a statement. As they prepare for the final showdown at Twickenham, the team knows all too well that victory is never guaranteed, but the fight is always promised.