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It Wouldn't Surprise if the Springboks-All Blacks Rugby Test Series Is Decided by a Goalkicker
Both teams have multiple proven kickers, and history shows tight Springboks-All Blacks series are often settled by late penalties or drop goals.
- The South Africa-New Zealand test series starting on Saturday is expected to be decided by a goalkicker, a recurring theme in the history of matches between the two nations.
- Historically, noted kickers like 1949's Okey Geffin, 1956's Don Clarke, and 1981's Allan Hewson have often determined the outcome of these intense series with decisive penalties.
- Geffin, known as "The Boot," contributed 32 points in a 4-0 series sweep, while 1996 substitute Jon Preston secured history with a crucial penalty in Pretoria.
- The Springboks feature Handre Pollard, Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, and Mannie Libbok for this series, while the All Blacks rely on Ruben Love, Damian McKenzie, and Beauden Barrett.
- Matches between the teams, which date back to 1921, emphasize that the winning goalkicker is rarely the obvious one, reflecting the pressure and importance of place-kicking in rugby.
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It wouldn't surprise if the Springboks-All Blacks test series is decided by a goalkicker
Chances are high the South Africa-New Zealand test series starting on Saturday will be decided by a goalkicker. Fortunately for both teams they have some sharpshooters.
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It wouldn’t surprise if the Springboks-All Blacks test series is decided by a goalkicker
Chances are high the South Africa-New Zealand test series starting on Saturday will be decided by a goalkicker. Fortunately for both teams…
·Chevy Chase, United States
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Rugby World Cup winner voices ‘properly flogged’ concern about the Springboks
Double Rugby World Cup winner Steven Kitshoff fears the Springboks will be slow out of the blocks in Saturday’s Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry Test series opener versus the All Blacks in Johannesburg.
·Dunedin, New Zealand
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C 53%
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