Lucky Sithole
Let’s face it, as the Blitzboks run out onto the turf of Twickenham to play an inspired Spanish side, the ugly face of the ghost of defeat is still hanging over the South African side.
It would be very disappointing if South Africa slip back into playing the kind of sloppy rugby they played last week.
Everything seems in good shape as the Blitzboks take an early lead as Branco du Preez scores his 100th try.
But then Spain scores two tries and the Blitzboks score a second – and with the final seven minutes still to come, the scores are even.
South Africa score and hold on to a five point lead for most of the second period until a score in the corner puts it out of reach for the Spanish.
South Africa does much better than they did a week ago, but the real question still remains unanswered. Can the Blitzboks win when it matters?
South Africa 24-12 Spain.
South Africa: Tries: Branco du Preez, Mfundo Ndhlovu, Angelo Davids, Siviwe Soyizwapi. Two conversions.
Spain: Tries: Jerry Surumi Davoibaravi, Tobias Sainz-Trapaga. One conversion.
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