Why Springoks need ‘little buzzsaw’ Faf de Klerk
If the Springboks are to make it seven wins in a row against France in Paris on Saturday, they are going to have to be far more clinical in finishing off the chances they create than was the case last weekend at Twickenham.
While Rassie Erasmus’ team did everything right to start their northern-hemisphere tour on a winning note – like dominate possession and territory and win most departments – their finishing cost them dearly as they went down 12-11 to England.
In fact, at halftime, having enjoyed 78% territory and 67% possession and with England reduced to 14 men for 10 minutes when lock Maro Itoje was in the bin, the Boks should have just about been home and dry.
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