There wasn’t a lot of fun and precious little flash, but plenty of grunt and substance that showcased but ugly, but necessary physical side of South African rugby.
The narrow first half margin was indicative of the competitive trial nature of the game. While the game should have moved around and allowed some expression, it felt like there was possession and kick/chase indoctrination that took place during the week that played out through the first 40. Sanele Nohamba though embellished his burgeoning reputation with a classy showing while the scrumming was the highlight of the first half.
His passing was slick, but his goalkicking, the barometer in which most South African flyhalves are judged on regardless of their play-making abilities, let him down.
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