Springboks a wounded beast, warns All Blacks captain Savea
JOHANNESBURG: New Zealand captain Ardie Savea said on Friday that South Africa are a “wounded beast“, desperate for revenge after losing the first Test in a four-match series.
New Zealand captain Ardie Savea has warned South Africa ahead of their upcoming Test match, describing them as a "wounded beast" desperate for revenge after losing the first Test in a four-match series. The All Blacks and Springboks, ranked first and second in the world, will clash before a sell-out crowd of 55,000 in Cape Town on Saturday.
Despite outscoring South Africa 33-16 in the first Test, Savea is wary of the Springboks' potential to bounce back, emphasizing the need for improved starts and heightened awareness from the team. South Africa's captain Siya Kolisi expressed optimism, drawing parallels to the team's ability to turn the tables following a loss against other opponents in the past.
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