As the Springboks gear up for their grand tour finale, assistant coach Jerry Flannery prepped the media about the high voltage clash against Japan this Saturday at Wembley. With fixtures against France, Italy, Ireland, and Wales lined up each following Saturday, the Boks are in for a grueling but thrilling November. On the back of a narrow defeat to Australia, Japan is looking more dangerous than ever. Their sights? A monumental upset in London.
Despite recent setbacks, Japan has been anything but a walkover, showing they can stand toe-to-toe with rugby's elite. Flannery acknowledged Japan's robust defense and their ability to bounce back, "Australia scored six tries against us in the first game in the Rugby Championship, so we are aware that Japan are not just a really good attacking side, they can defend really well too. In the last quarter they came back into the game, and they would be disappointed that they didn’t win." The anticipation is palpable as Flannery commented on Japan's preparations under Eddie Jones, "
"I’m expecting that Eddie will be building up his team all week and they’ll believe that they can win and rewrite history by beating the Boks at Wembley,"
he said.
With a marathon of matches ahead, the physical and mental stamina of the Boks will be tested. Flannery sees this as an ideal primer for the World Cup, where adapting and overcoming is part of the game, "It’s a great challenge for us," he remarked. "You face five different opponents from week to week, and that’s how the World Cup works as well. Your ability to stay mentally fresh and keep bringing energy all the time will be good for us."
The Castle Lager Outgoing Tour promises to be a showcase of rugby prowess and mental fortitude. The action kicks off against Japan this weekend at the iconic Wembley Stadium. Fans are buzzing, tickets are selling fast, and every game is broadcast live, ensuring no one misses a beat of what promises to be an exhilarating tour.
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As the Springboks gear up for their grand tour finale, assistant coach Jerry Flannery prepped the media about the high voltage clash against Japan this Saturday at Wembley. With fixtures against France, Italy, Ireland, and Wales lined up each following Saturday, the Boks are in for a grueling but thrilling November. On the back of a narrow defeat to Australia, Japan is looking more dangerous than ever. Their sights? A monumental upset in London.
Despite recent setbacks, Japan has been anything but a walkover, showing they can stand toe-to-toe with rugby's elite. Flannery acknowledged Japan's robust defense and their ability to bounce back, "Australia scored six tries against us in the first game in the Rugby Championship, so we are aware that Japan are not just a really good attacking side, they can defend really well too. In the last quarter they came back into the game, and they would be disappointed that they didn’t win." The anticipation is palpable as Flannery commented on Japan's preparations under Eddie Jones, "
"I’m expecting that Eddie will be building up his team all week and they’ll believe that they can win and rewrite history by beating the Boks at Wembley,"
he said.With a marathon of matches ahead, the physical and mental stamina of the Boks will be tested. Flannery sees this as an ideal primer for the World Cup, where adapting and overcoming is part of the game, "It’s a great challenge for us," he remarked. "You face five different opponents from week to week, and that’s how the World Cup works as well. Your ability to stay mentally fresh and keep bringing energy all the time will be good for us."
The Castle Lager Outgoing Tour promises to be a showcase of rugby prowess and mental fortitude. The action kicks off against Japan this weekend at the iconic Wembley Stadium. Fans are buzzing, tickets are selling fast, and every game is broadcast live, ensuring no one misses a beat of what promises to be an exhilarating tour.