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Schalk Burger praises Boks’ culture and work ethic

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“Now you see average kicks becoming good decisions by the work rate that is put in.'

The Boks won the truncated Rugby Championship for the first time in this format after beating Argentina 46-13 in Salta last weekend.The Boks have only lost once in their last six outings and have gone unbeaten in New Zealand for two years after losing 57-0 in Albany in 2017 under previous coach Allister Coetzee.

Burger‚ who played 86 Tests for the Boks‚ puts it all down to clarity of purpose‚ which comes from a strong team culture. He also felt the squad was experienced in key positions. “Now you see average kicks becoming good decisions by the work rate that is put in. That comes through a serious culture or mindset change to graft for each other.

Springbok players Marcel Coetzee is flanked by Jessie Kriel and Sbu Nkosi during a press conference.Burger was also enthused by the Boks’ ability to string results together during the Rugby Championship while using two squads. It showed depth and consistency‚ he said.

 

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