Les Bleus copy Bok ‘poetry’

  • 📰 SARugbymag
  • ⏱ Reading Time:
  • 37 sec. here
  • 2 min. at publisher
  • 📊 Quality Score:
  • News: 18%
  • Publisher: 51%

South Africa News News

South Africa Latest News,South Africa Headlines

Fabien Galthie has scrapped the romantic brand of rugby employed by France teams of old, and taken a leaf out of the Springboks and Rassie Erasmus’ playbook, writes MARK KEOHANE.

September 17, 2023

Head coach Jacques Nienaber has named a heavily changed match-day 23, even selecting all four scrumhalves in the Bok squad – with Grant Williams on the wing – to face the Romanians.Keohane suggests that a similar approach won’t help the Boks beat top-ranked Ireland next weekend in Saint-Denis, but rather the world champions’ set-piece dominance, defence and territorial kicking.

“France, with former Springbok Vlok Cilliers as their kicking coach, have been more successful off the kicking tee and more consistent in their line kicking. The Boks have been more imposing and destructive with their set piece, courtesy of their six power-forward replacements, who are as good as the six starters they replace.

 

Thank you for your comment. Your comment will be published after being reviewed.
Please try again later.
We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

 /  🏆 33. in ZA

South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Bok fever runs high at Ridgeview Retirement VIllage | Boksburg AdvertiserThe senior citizens dressed in green and gold to show their support to the Bokke.
Source: BoksburgNews - 🏆 40. / 51 Read more »

LISTEN: Some choice Bok banter and a chat to mini marvel Hekkie BudlerWe talk head clashes, team selection and that Marx injury blow ... there's plenty going on at the Rugby World Cup in France.
Source: TheCitizen_News - 🏆 6. / 75 Read more »

Player versatility now a key aspect, and a major strength, of the BoksThere are several players in the Bok squad who can play in more than one position.
Source: TheCitizen_News - 🏆 6. / 75 Read more »

'A freak accident,' says Bok boss Nienaber of Marx's injury blowAlthough it is extremely sad for Marx, his injury is set to open a door for another player to step in and have a shot at World Cup glory.
Source: TheCitizen_News - 🏆 6. / 75 Read more »