With his coach looking and sounding a little exasperated during the interrogation that followed the Springboks’ 19-16 defeat to Ireland in Dublin, captain Siya Kolisi jumped in...
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Considering the Springboks only lost by three points, with no kicker, I’m very optimistic for the next year or so. The kicking can be sorted out. It’s one major component, but we seem to be very strong in all the other departments.
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