RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP
Sunny skies, braais and Bok support in Perth
The Western Force’s axing from Super Rugby will make the Wallabies feel even less at home when they take on the Springboks in Perth on Saturday. That is the view of former Springbok prop Robbie Kempson, who espoused the virtues of the Western Australian city. Over the years, it has been good to the Bok cause, he says. "It does take them out of their comfort zone‚" Kempson said about the Wallabies having to travel to Perth. "It doesn’t make their lives much easier having to fly all that way [five hours from Sydney]. The fact that the Western Force were kicked out of Super Rugby does swing things in SA’s favour, given all the things going on in the Australian Rugby Union." The Springboks have a respectable record in Perth. The Wallabies have won only four of their eight meetings there. In fact‚ it is often said it is the Springboks’ home away from home. Perth has held special significance in the Springboks’ successes in the competition. Nick Mallett’s side eked out a 14-13 win en rout...
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