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Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber says Saturday’s Springbok Showdown will reap long-term benefits despite fans’ disappointment with the quality of the match.
On Saturday in Newlands, a green team led by Siya Kolisi claimed a 25-9 victory over a Gold team under the captaincy of Lukhanyo Am.
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The match was just the second weekend of action for local players since they emerged from a Covid-19-imposed lockdown implemented in March.
Despite this, fans took to social media during and after the match to share their disappointment with the buggy start and stop quality of the contest.
However, Bok coach Nienaber said the exercise provided the nation’s brightest prospects with an opportunity to work with the coaches and therefore would bring future benefits for the team.
Several players of this game entered the Springbok setup as rookies early in their careers – guys like Siya Kolisi, Frans Steyn, and Elton Jantjies to name a few – and they’ve mentioned the positive effect of working with experienced players. like the youth did in their rugby careers, ” Nienaber said.
‘The youngsters and new players in both fields brought a lot of energy and enthusiasm to the mix because they were super excited to participate and learn and absorb what was happening around them. So from that point of view, it was definitely a very worthwhile exercise.
‘Now they have a real idea of what the Bok environment looks and feels like. Although the game was not a spectacle, I think that especially the young people will look back with many good memories and we hope that they return to their franchise teams eager to implement what they have learned.
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“One of the other great benefits of the week was seeing our current Springboks share their experience and knowledge of the successful World Cup campaign,” added Nienaber.
“Looking back at the preparations for the game and the match itself, I think we will definitely reap some rewards in the future.”
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