BRISBANE : World champions South Africa are eager to test themselves against Australia and New Zealand in the Rugby Championship, said coach Jacques Nienaber as he again defended his team’s attritional style against the British & Irish Lions last month.
“It’s always nice to test yourselves against Australia, New Zealand and Argentina. We missed out on it last year,” Nienaber told a news conference on Tuesday, referring to the South African decision not to participate in the 2020 championsip because of the COVID-19 pandemic. South Africa beat Argentina in two tests in Gqeberha, formerly Port Elizabeth, and top the early standings ahead of their next meeting against the Wallabies on the Gold Coast on Sept. 12.
“Each team has its own skills set and its own unique athletic ability. They all play towards the DNA of the team. That’s the beauty of rugby, there are different styles and ways to win test matches.”
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