Despite clinching a second consecutive Rugby Championship title, the Springboks are adamant that their journey towards improvement is far from over. The South African team, under the guidance of Rassie Erasmus, secured a historic victory with a nail-biting 29-27 win over Argentina at Twickenham's Allianz Stadium. However, this campaign highlighted both vulnerabilities and untapped potential, stirring mixed emotions within the squad.
The Springboks' season kicked off with a loss to Australia and a subsequent defeat against the All Blacks at Eden Park, putting their resilience to the test. Yet, the team rebounded remarkably, handing New Zealand their most substantial Test defeat ever in the fourth round and securing consecutive victories against Argentina. Despite these highs, the team's inconsistency in delivering a complete 80-minute performance was evident, as they often found themselves trailing at halftime and narrowly escaping defeat with late comebacks.
"There's a lot of growth we have to do. We still have to improve weekly and every year to get better and better,"
admitted Cobus Reinach, reflecting on the team's performance.
Malcolm Marx, sharing his teammate's sentiments, emphasized the relentless pursuit of excellence that defines the team.
"We were far from perfect today; we were just lucky to grind out the win. There are a lot of areas we can improve, and I’m pointing at myself first,"
Marx stated, acknowledging the team's imperfections even in victory.
The Springboks are not resting on their laurels; the upcoming November tour presents another formidable challenge, with matches against the reigning Six Nations champions France, followed by Italy, Ireland, and Wales. This demanding schedule will test their depth and resilience, elements that have just secured them the Rugby Championship title. Reinach is hopeful that the lessons learned from the ups and downs of this campaign will fortify their strategies and cohesion in the upcoming tests.
"Rugby is a strange game; we probably played our best 20 minutes in the game we lost," Reinach reflected. He remains optimistic about the team's trajectory, believing that continuous learning and improvement while securing wins is the ultimate goal for the Springboks.
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Despite clinching a second consecutive Rugby Championship title, the Springboks are adamant that their journey towards improvement is far from over. The South African team, under the guidance of Rassie Erasmus, secured a historic victory with a nail-biting 29-27 win over Argentina at Twickenham's Allianz Stadium. However, this campaign highlighted both vulnerabilities and untapped potential, stirring mixed emotions within the squad.
The Springboks' season kicked off with a loss to Australia and a subsequent defeat against the All Blacks at Eden Park, putting their resilience to the test. Yet, the team rebounded remarkably, handing New Zealand their most substantial Test defeat ever in the fourth round and securing consecutive victories against Argentina. Despite these highs, the team's inconsistency in delivering a complete 80-minute performance was evident, as they often found themselves trailing at halftime and narrowly escaping defeat with late comebacks.
"There's a lot of growth we have to do. We still have to improve weekly and every year to get better and better,"
admitted Cobus Reinach, reflecting on the team's performance.Malcolm Marx, sharing his teammate's sentiments, emphasized the relentless pursuit of excellence that defines the team.
"We were far from perfect today; we were just lucky to grind out the win. There are a lot of areas we can improve, and I’m pointing at myself first,"
Marx stated, acknowledging the team's imperfections even in victory.The Springboks are not resting on their laurels; the upcoming November tour presents another formidable challenge, with matches against the reigning Six Nations champions France, followed by Italy, Ireland, and Wales. This demanding schedule will test their depth and resilience, elements that have just secured them the Rugby Championship title. Reinach is hopeful that the lessons learned from the ups and downs of this campaign will fortify their strategies and cohesion in the upcoming tests.
"Rugby is a strange game; we probably played our best 20 minutes in the game we lost," Reinach reflected. He remains optimistic about the team's trajectory, believing that continuous learning and improvement while securing wins is the ultimate goal for the Springboks.