How the Springboks can surprise All Blacks juggernaut
Elton Jantjies is the only flyhalf who pulls off opportunities for cross-kicks and chip-kicks
THE shocking thing about Saturday’s match between the Springboks and All Blacks at Kings Park is that home fans are hoping Allister Coetzee’s men will be merely competitive.It is a reflection of the expanding gulf between SA and New Zealand.The All Blacks could field two teams able to beat the Boks, according to former New Zealand scrumhalf Justin Marshall. He had a point when he said recently even the All Blacks B team would wipe the floor with the South Africans.However, Saturday presents a chance to do what a lot of people do not expect them to do. Low expectations have a way of lifting pressure. The Springboks can use it to their advantage, but then they need to consider the following :n Surprise the All Blacks: Last weekend against the Wallabies, the Boks were predictable, but effective. The tendency, now that they have wound back the clock when it comes to the game plan, is to retreat to a defensive corner and put the blinkers back onto the decision-makers.As much as structure...
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