Stick: Bok champs have nothing to prove
Mzwandile Stick said “the best team in the world is the one that wins the World Cup”, as the Springbok assistant coach sets the stage for an epic July series against Ireland in SA.
Mzwandile Stick said “the best team in the world is the one that wins the World Cup”, as the Springbok assistant coach sets the stage for an epic July series against Ireland in SA.
Mzwandile Stick believes the Boks have selected their best 23 to counter the X-factor of the All Blacks, as Faf de Klerk contemplates Saturday’s World Cup final being his last.
Mzwandile Stick says Saturday’s clash with the All Blacks in Paris is “almost bigger than a World Cup final” for the Springboks, who are inspired by the messages of support from South Africa.
Mzwandile Stick says the Springboks were not surprised by the side England are fielding for the World Cup semi-final and are expecting a completely different challenge to the 2019 final.
Mzwandile Stick said the occasion doesn’t get any bigger for the world champion Springboks than a do-or-die World Cup clash against hosts France on Sunday night.
Mzwandile Stick said it wouldn’t be fair to shove Lukhanyo Am straight back into the Springbok lineup, despite the centre indicating he is ready for a World Cup playoff.
Assistant coach Mzwandile Stick said the Boks can’t wait to tackle top-ranked Ireland on Saturday, even if conditions for the World Cup blockbuster are on the wet and windy side.
The Springboks have dismissed talk that Romania are minnows and expect a physical and tough Test in their World Cup clash in Bordeaux on Sunday.
Assistant coach Mzwandile Stick has confirmed flyhalf Handre Pollard is among the candidates to replace injured hooker Malcolm Marx in the Springboks’ World Cup squad.
Assistant coach Mzwandile Stick believes the Springboks are in a “better position” going into this year’s World Cup than they were prior to winning the tournament four years ago.