Handre Pollard says South Africa “will not take a step back” as they put together to satisfy Wales’ bodily method head-on within the second Test.
The collection opener final weekend was determined by a Damian Willemse penalty with the sport’s remaining kick as South Africa edged house 32-29.
The groups meet once more in Bloemfontein on Saturday, when World Cup winner Pollard returns to worldwide motion after serving to Montpellier land the French Top 14 title.
He has additionally been handed the captaincy by head coach Jacques Nienaber, main a Springboks facet exhibiting 14 modifications following the dramatic success at Loftus Versfeld.
“We know Wales will get under our skin, but we will not take a step back,” fly-half Pollard stated. “In fact, that usually brings the best out of us.
“Wales are a tough team. They don’t go away and they are physical, but we are prepared for that.
“They also have a good tactical game, so it is going to be hard Test rugby, but if there is space out wide we will try to take it.”
The Springboks have by no means misplaced to Wales in South Africa, however many pundits really feel that document is beneath critical menace following Nienaber’s staff choice.
Although Pollard and former world participant of the 12 months Pieter-Steph du Toit are amongst these recalled, South Africa go into motion with out star males like Cheslin Kolbe, Damian de Allende, Faf de Klerk and Siya Kolisi.
“There are a lot of new faces in the squad, but every player deserves his spot as they all played for their franchises and clubs, and we will have enough experience on the field as a group,” Pollard added.
“I think it is important to give the young guys an opportunity to play in such big games because it can only benefit them in future.
“This group of players has trained together for the last two weeks, and we have built cohesion in the squad.”
Springboks assistant coach Mzwandile Stick, in the meantime, rubbished recommendations that Nienaber had successfully chosen a second staff.
“In all honesty, calling this team a B team is disrespecting the emblem,” Stick stated.
“We have 42 players in the squad, they have all played well for their clubs and, somehow, we have to give them opportunities.
“We do not have a B team, we have a good balance of guys who have been around and others who have been in form, and we feel it is important to get that balance right.”
Source: www.unbiased.co.uk