All Blacks prop Tamaiti Williams says the conflict with the Springboks at Ellis Park is “by far” probably the most intense environment he has ever performed in.
Williams began because the All Blacks constructed up a 27-17 lead in final Saturday’s conflict, earlier than the Springboks got here from behind to grab an exciting victory.
Enjoying in his eleventh Take a look at match, it was the primary time that the 24-year-old loosehead prop had confronted the Springboks in South Africa, having beforehand tackled the world champions in final yr’s World Cup last in Paris.
Chatting with RNZ, Williams says he has relished being a part of an All Blacks tour for the primary time in his profession.
“I’ve actually been having fun with this journey. Simply seeing different individuals’s backgrounds, it’s an actual eye-opener,” he stated.
“Particularly being in Johannesburg, how a lot they love the sport over there. They’re so pleased with their nation. Assembly individuals, going out for coffees, they’re simply so pleased with the Springboks right here.
“After we acquired to the sport – I all the time heard in regards to the bus trip to Ellis Park – however having the ability to witness that was particular.”
“They’re so pleased with their nationwide…they’re so pleased with the Springboks right here”
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