Rugby - Du Toit hails improved Springboks defence ahead of All Blacks test


  • Rugby
  • Sunday, 30 Sep 2018

FILE PHOTO: Britain Rugby Union - Barbarians v South Africa - The Killik Cup - Wembley Stadium - 5/11/16 South Africa's Pieter-Steph Du Toit celebrates with his teamates after he scores a try Action Images via Reuters / Paul Childs Livepic EDITORIAL USE ONLY.

PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa (Reuters) - South Africa forward Pieter-Steph du Toit says their focus on the defensive side of the game is starting to pay off as they prepare to close out the Rugby Championship with a test against champions New Zealand in Pretoria on Saturday.

The Springboks inflicted the All Blacks' sole defeat of the competition two weeks ago, stunning the world champions 36-34 in Wellington.

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