Boks captain calls for relentless approach to beat All Blacks
Springboks captain Pieter-Steph du Toit has emphasized the need for consistent intensity and focus as South Africa prepares to face the All Blacks in a four-test rugby series. The series marks a significant sporting event, as the All Blacks tour South Africa for the first time in three decades.
Why it matters
This series is highly anticipated by rugby fans globally, representing a historic clash between two of the sport's most dominant nations.
South Africa must keep their wits about them and ensure concentration levels are consistent to counter New Zealand's attacking prowess when the foes meet in the first of their four-test series on Sunday morning, said home captain Pieter-Steph du Toit.
They are set for a potentially titanic tussle as the All Blacks tour South Africa for the first time in 30 years in what is billed as "Rugby's Greatest Rivalry", with the Springboks' power game against New Zealand's pace and running prowess.
"We know New Zealand are going to bring it with intensity," Du Toit said at a press conference.
"We really believe the lineouts and the scrum are going to be something where we're going to have to perform well.
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