Captain calls for better tactical work from Springboks


  • Rugby
  • Friday, 24 Jun 2016

Rugby Union - Rugby Test - Ireland v South Africa - Johannesburg South Africa - 18/06/16. South Africa's captain, Adriaan Strauss (L) is tackled by Ireland's Paddy Jackson (C). REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko

PORT ELIZABETH (Reuters) - South Africa captain Adriaan Strauss admitted on Friday his side's tactical game has not been up to scratch against Ireland and said the Springboks would need to handle the pressure if they are to win the decisive game on Saturday.

"Our tactical game is something that needs a bit of work," Strauss told a news conference on Friday ahead of the third and final test at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium.

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