The Springboks wasted little time in talking up the Pumas on their arrival in Argentina for the Rugby Championship clash in Mendoza on Saturday. Assistant coach Mzwandile Stick and No8 Warren Whiteley warned of a Pumas backlash following the Boks’ 34-21 loss in Durban to the Boks, while Stick also highlighted the Pumas’ ruck strength. "We know how much heart and pride they play with at home‚" said Stick soon after the team arrived in Buenos Aires. "They will always challenge you‚ especially at the breakdowns. They gave us a bit of a tough time in that area last week‚ particularly in the wider channels," he said. "The Jaguares won four games in Australasia in the Super Rugby tournament. There is a lot of belief in that group. They believe they can beat anyone," said the assistant coach. "But we created a lot of opportunities in Durban and we’ve got to start making more of those‚" he said. "If you look at the All Blacks‚ when they get that kind of possession‚ they make it count. If yo...
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