'Growing' Springboks on a roll heading into European tourSouth Africa have momentum heading into A European tourGOLD COAST (AUSTRALIA) - South Africa coach Jacques Nienaber says his team have given themselves valuable momentum ahead of a European tour after edging the All Blacks in a Rugby Championship thriller that sent them back to world number one. Elton Jantjies slotted a penalty after the final hooter on Saturday evening to snap a three-game losing streak and stun New Zealand 31-29. Nienaber said it was a crucial victory for the world champions ahead of November Tests against Wales, Scotland and England. "It is great for us to play these pressure-cooker games as it gives you good exposure to what you can expect in a Rugby World Cup. "When the top three sides in the world play each other, you expect close margins," he said.

Source: Bangkok Post October 03, 2021 02:26 UTC