23 when I shook the hands told me, ‘See you guys in the final,” as a reflection of confidence. However, he believes it was more about over-exaggeration and confidence rather than arrogance.
South Africa’s Preparations
South Africa is set to face Ireland on November 18th at Aviva Stadium in Dublin. The Springboks are favored by bookmakers as six-point underdogs, but Zebo warns that South African teams can be challenging when faced with Ireland’s style of play.
Zebo cautioned that South Africa must avoid making handling errors and keep their ruck speed up to compete against the Irish. “With Ireland’s style of play, it’s very dangerous if you make errors,” he said. “If there are lots of handling errors, you will get punished immediately.” Zebo also mentioned that Jerry Flannery and Felix Jones, two Irish coaches with South Africa, could provide significant mental preparation for their players.
Conclusion
The upcoming match between Ireland and South Africa in Dublin is highly anticipated. Simon Zebo’s comments highlight the potential challenges both teams face as they prepare for this crucial encounter. As the Investec Champions Cup season kicks off on December 5th, fans can look forward to an enthralling game that promises to be a battle of wits and skill.
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