South Africa A showed character with defeat of Barbarians, says coach
South Africa A coach Johan Ackermann has hailed his players’ character after they beat the French Barbarians 36-28 at in the first match between the two at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on Friday. In what was an ultimately comprehensive victory in front of a small but lively crowd‚ South Africa A scored six tries in the match with Harold Vorster and Lwazi Mvovo grabbing two each‚ while Sikhumbuzo Notshe and Makazole Mapimpi scored one. "I am grateful for the win and I am proud of the guys for the character they showed in the match‚" Ackermann said. "Credit must also go to the French. They came out to play and everybody can see that there are quality players in their side. "To us‚ it was not easy because a lot of these guys have not played any rugby for the past three weeks and you could see that we were a bit soft in contact. "The second half was much better and credit must go to the bench because when they came on they made a huge difference. It was an individual and team effort ...
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