THE FINAL WHISTLE
MARK KEOHANE: Boks deserve the plaudits, but need to build on France win
Rugby order has been restored. The Springboks played like a team closer to two than five in the world rankings. It is where they belong. There is belief in the Bok jersey again and there is hope about Springbok rugby. Test rugby again is a joyous occasion in SA. In dismantling France, the Boks have allowed for this sense of euphoria. The applause is justified and the optimism is based on the tangible of just how well the Boks played in the season’s opening two Tests. The players deserve the good cheer. Ditto coach Allister Coetzee and his support staff. The Boks have hammered France and they’ll complete the job in Johannesburg on Saturday. I expected a 3-0 series win and backed such a result on the talents of those selected and Coetzee’s appointment of Brendan Venter as a technical specialist.The victories against France were emphatic, but Ireland, a year ago, were a stronger contender than France. And the Boks beat them. Then it all imploded courtesy of two Test matches against th...
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