Canan Moodie has given rugby fans a heads-up: Expect the Argentine squad to come out swinging in the upcoming Rugby Championship showdown at Twickenham. Following a resounding 67-30 victory over the Pumas in Durban, the Springboks are perched at the top of the leaderboard, but Moodie insists the trophy is still up for grabs.
With the Boks scheduled to play last in a thrilling triple-header, they will be fully aware of the stakes as they step onto the field. "The Rugby Championship has not been won yet," Moodie emphasized. "We know there’s still a job to do next week. We’ll just keep our heads down and continue doing the hard work to hopefully get the result next weekend. Then we’ll have something to celebrate."
"They’ll come hard at us because they are a very passionate rugby nation, and they’ll look hard at Saturday’s game and come back fighting,"
Moodie warned, highlighting the resilience of the Argentine team. Despite the Springboks' recent domination, including a historic 43-10 thrashing of the All Blacks, Moodie cautioned against complacency.Amidst the tactical talks, Moodie couldn’t help but praise teammate Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu’s spectacular performance against the Pumas, where he racked up a record-breaking 37 points. "It was amazing to see. He was full of confidence and it was great to see him score some good tries. We give each other confidence."
The Boks' midfield duo André Esterhuizen and Damian de Allende also received accolades for their explosive gameplay. "They are both devastating ball-carriers. As a group we all have a job to do, and we just go out there and execute it to the best of our ability," Moodie said, underscoring the collective effort of the team.
As the Boks gear up for their London rendezvous, they're eyeing a historic back-to-back Rugby Championship title. It's clear the stage is set for a fierce battle, with the Springboks determined to defend their crown and the Pumas eager to redeem their pride.
