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There is a big difference between experimenting on the highveld, where Australia never win, and doing it in their country
19 August 2024 – 04:59
by GAVIN RICH
Those who treated the installation of the Springboks as Rugby Championship titleholders in waiting with wariness after the opening game will be cringing if they’ve seen some of the overseas headlines since the latest win over the Wallabies in Perth.
“‘Genius’ Erasmus has Springboks soaring towards a third World Cup in a row” was the headline on the online version of Stuart Barnes’ column in London’s Sunday Times. Talk about placing the pressure on the reigning champions. Australia 2027 is still three years away and lots can happen in that time…
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