Krappie: All Blacks attack is unlike any I have faced before
Morné van den Berg said it had been good to experience the intensity of a Test match against the All Blacks, a side he has always admired.
Springbok scrumhalf Morné van den Berg is eagerly anticipating his second encounter with the formidable All Blacks, following their recent victory in the first Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry Test. Known as Krappie, the Lions star played his eighth Test for South Africa during the weekend’s match against the All Blacks at Cape Town. Van den Berg described his brief 25 minutes in the game as predominantly defensive, with only three rucks by the time the Springboks had managed to regain control.
He noted that the Springboks’ defensive system had been a significant area of focus, as it proved more aggressive than the Lions’ style. Despite a few initial adjustments, van den Berg felt comfortable with the system and praised the team’s ability to stay in the system. He expressed excitement at facing one of the best teams in the world and highlighted the incredible atmosphere of playing at Soccer City, or FNB Stadium, in Johannesburg.
Van den Berg admired All Blacks great Dan Carter, who he considered a "rock star" of rugby in the 2000s and early 2010s, admiring his skill and athleticism. He also expressed a desire to test himself against the All Blacks, as the rivalry had always been a goal for him growing up.
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