Thomas du Toit: Springboks unfazed by scrum controversy ahead of All Blacks rematch
homas du Toit says the Springboks will focus on scrumming legally and effectively rather than on New Zealand’s concerns about the set piece, as South Africa look to respond to their opening-Test defeat in Cape Town.
World Cup-winning prop Thomas du Toit insists South Africa's Springboks are unfazed by the scrum controversy with New Zealand ahead of their upcoming match in Cape Town. Instead of dwelling on the controversy, Du Toit emphasizes the importance of staying within the rules and showing dominance in the scrum. Both teams must win a match to keep their hopes of clinching the series alive, with New Zealand needing just one more victory to draw the four-Test rivalry.
The Springboks will aim to repeat their dominant performance from the first Test, even in potentially wet conditions. Du Toit stresses that the key is presenting a clear picture to the referee, focusing on a good bind, set-up, and scrumming forward on both sides of the pack. While scrum dominance can change from match to match, the Boks are prepared for any scenario.
Du Toit encourages the teams to focus on their strengths and learn from the past game, rather than dwelling on any negative aspects.
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