adminJOHANNESBURG. — The Springboks’ stunning defeat by Japan in their opening match of the Rugby World Cup has shocked South Africa, casting doubt on the team’s chances of progressing to the final stages of the tournament. “Ultimate Bok Humiliation”, “Boks Humiliated” – were some of the headlines in South Africa’s main newspapers yesterday.
The Sunday Times stated that the defeat by the team ranked 13 in the world “rocked the game to its very foundations” – South Africa are ranked number three and have twice won the World Cup.
Under the headline “Bok heads to roll”, the paper said the future of coach Heyneke Meyer may be in doubt following the shock defeat.
It also said the explosive match exposed flaws in Meyer’s “old man” game plan. — AFP.
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