Boks build-up just Super says Gold.SOUTH AFRICA South Africa, Afrikaans Suid-Afrika, officially Republic of South Africa, republic (2005 est. pop. 44,344,000), 471,442 sq mi (1,221,037 sq km), S Africa. assistant coach Gary Gold insists the Springboks are not under-prepared for tomorrow's First Test against the British and Irish Lions
The British and Irish Lions (until 2001 known as the British Isles Rugby Union Team or more colloquially the British Lions . The tourists head into the clash in Durban on the back of six wins while the hosts have seen little action since the Super 14 - won by Pretoria's Blue Bulls. Head coach Pieter de Villiers Pieter de Villiers may refer to:
He said: "Last year we came together before we took on Wales after finishing the Super 14 and we didn't have the champions in our team - now we do. "Most of the guys played 13 weeks of Super 14 and some played 15 so we are not short of game-time at all. "The guys are raring to go. We have the benefit of them knowing each other and combinations that are established." |
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