Ex-All Blacks Boss Casts Doubt Over ‘Gold Standard’ Springboks After Controversial Try
In a heated rugby debate, former All Blacks coach Laurie Mains has thrown a shadow of doubt over the so-called "gold standard" reputation of the Springboks.
Despite South Africa’s recent triumphs, including their Rugby Championship win and their nail-biting 12-11 victory over New Zealand in the 2023 World Cup final, Mains has questioned whether they are truly the team to beat.
South Africa’s 2024 Rugby Championship campaign further cemented their status as one of the top teams, dominating Argentina in a 48-7 win to seal the title. Yet, despite their success, Laurie Mains isn’t entirely convinced. He points to the two Tests played between the All Blacks and Springboks, suggesting that the outcome could have been very different had it not been for a crucial referee error.
Speaking on The Platform, Mains boldly claimed, “But for a lack of a TMO call when South Africa were given a try that they never scored, we would have won that Test match.” He emphasized that this key decision prevented New Zealand from claiming a well-deserved win and led to the current narrative that South Africa is the best team in the world.
The article is not finished. Click on the next page to continue.
The article is not finished. Click on the next page to continue.
Next page
