Rugby: Springboks wary of French tactical surprises
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on SABC News
The Springboks expect France to adopt a renewed tactical approach in their Nations Championship clash in Paris. Felix Jones believes the French could make greater use of the space behind an aggressive defence, according to SABCnews.com.
South Africa expects France to introduce new tactical options in Friday evening’s Nations Championship rugby match at the Stade de France. Springboks assistant coach Felix Jones believes the French could make greater use of kicking to exploit the space behind an aggressive defence, SABC News reported.
Jones points out that France have already put South Africa under pressure with attacking kicks and a different approach since the 2023 Rugby World Cup quarter-final. The Springboks won 29-28 in October 2023, before securing a 32-7 victory in Paris in November 2024.
The South African assistant coach believes the one-point defeat in 2023 may still motivate France. He nevertheless considers that tactical adjustments should complement the South African team’s identity rather than replace it, as strategies evolve with new rugby trends and interpretations of the rules.
