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Springboks’ Defensive Shape Key to Limiting Roigard’s Potency, Says Van Den Berg
Van den Berg said South Africa must win the contact battle and slow the ruck to blunt Roigard, after New Zealand scored nine tries in two tests.
- On Saturday, South Africa faces New Zealand at Soccer City in Johannesburg before an expected crowd of over 87,000, with scrum-half Morne Van Berg targeting the neutralization of All Blacks counterpart Cam Roigard at the breakdown.
- The four-match series remains tied at 1-1 after South Africa won the second test 33-26 in Cape Town, with Roigard proving a "constant thorn" who created multiple scoring opportunities and crossed for a try.
- Van Berg emphasized the team's defensive system over individual focus, stating, "If we get right what we want to get right, then he's going to have a difficult day behind a slow ruck."
- New Zealand's wide attacking play caused South Africa to concede nine tries across the first two tests, though Van Berg believes staying within the defensive system will protect the team and limit space for the All Blacks.
- Following the Johannesburg match, the series concludes with the fourth test in Baltimore, United States, on September 12, as the Springboks aim to maintain momentum from their Cape Town victory.
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Schalla: Bok attack lacks fluency
Schalk Burger says the Springboks have to rediscover their attacking edge or fix their defence ahead of the third Test against the All Blacks at FNB Stadium on Saturday. The Boks levelled the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series with a 33-26 victory in Cape Town after losing the opener 33-16 at Ellis Park, but New Zealand have outscored them nine tries to four across the two Tests. In Cape Town, the All Blacks also enjoyed more possession and territo…
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