Powerhouse Andre Esterhuizen says the Springboks’ record win over the All Blacks in Wellington proved what is possible when the team executes their plan.
After a week off, the Boks are back in action in the Rugby Championship against Argentina in Durban on Saturday.
The midfield enforcer scored the final try in the Boks’ 43-10 demolition of the old foe, but admits as good as that was, they still have plenty to sharpen.
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“It was obviously special to be part of a game like that, but there’s still so much to work on,” Esterhuizen explained.
“In the second half, a lot of things went in our favour because we executed better and worked harder. But there were lots of errors in the first half. I think that shows us what we can do when we execute and play together. If we execute, it can be really good. Now we just need to be consistent.”
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Looking ahead to the Kings Park showdown, Esterhuizen warned that Los Pumas would bring their trademark physicality and flair.
“As always with Argentina, you can expect a tough battle. It’s a tough country with tough people, so it’s always going to be physical. They’ve come a very long way in how they play – they’ve got a lot of flair and take their opportunities, especially with loose ball. They’ve got special players who can make special things happen, so I think it’s going to be a tight game – especially at the front.”
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