Proudfoot points out why Saturday’s All Blacks-Bok showdown is so important
23 July 2019 - 13:53
SA and New Zealand may have their eyes on the bigger carrot of the World Cup opening game to worry about in September, but for Springbok assistant coach Matt Proudfoot Saturday’s Rugby Championship clash between the two sides in Wellington assumes equal importance.
The Boks sent a number of players last week to New Zealand in early preparation for the game, while another group of experienced and new personnel stayed behind to beat Australia 35-17 at Ellis Park...
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