Siya Kolisi has highlighted the distinctive problem of going through Wales in Cardiff, warning that the hosts stay a harmful opponent regardless of their latest struggles.
Because the Springboks look to cap off their 2024 marketing campaign with an eleventh win of the season and an unbeaten November tour, Kolisi emphasised the significance of staying centered on delivering an entire efficiency.
Whereas the Springboks are decided to finish the season on a excessive notice, they’re cautious of the resilience Wales can present.
“We all know what Wales are experiencing in the meanwhile and all of us noticed their rating final week. But when one seems to be at their forwards specifically, they received over 5 scrum penalties, and so they have a pack that may lay a great basis,” mentioned Kolisi.
Wales have crushed South Africa in Cardiff 4 instances beneath Warren Gatland’s management, with their final victory on the Principality Stadium coming in 2018.
The venue stays some of the intimidating arenas in world rugby, and Kolisi famous how the ambiance created by the house crowd elevates the problem.
“We’ve confronted Wales many instances, and enjoying towards them in Cardiff is a distinct story. The truth is, many people have misplaced towards them right here earlier than,” mentioned the Springbok skipper.
Kolisi additionally spoke of the passionate Welsh followers, who make the Principality Stadium a fortress for his or her group, even throughout robust instances.
“There’s all the time an ideal ambiance on the Principality Stadium and their followers actually get behind them and stand by them, and we’ve little question it will likely be the identical tomorrow,” he mentioned.
The main focus inside the South African camp stays firmly on enhancing their very own efficiency after a considerably inconsistent show in final week’s 29-20 victory over England.
“Inside our camp, nevertheless, the main target is on ourselves, and we need to make sure that we ship a greater efficiency than we did within the final two video games and end the season correctly,” added Kolisi.
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