Springboks vs Wallabies: A Rugby Championship Showdown!
The announcement of the Wallaby squad ahead of their two-match tour of South Africa has definitely sparked global interest in the initial phase of the Castle Lager Rugby Championship! Everyone knows the biggest international clash of the year is set for the third round next month.
But let's be real, the Springboks will be in Auckland that day. Sure, they lost there before the last World Cup, but that was at Mt Smart. Eden Park, the All Blacks' fortress, hasn't seen them lose since 1994. The Boks actually drew there that year, but post-isolation, that's the closest they've gotten.
Remember the 'Flour Bomb' test of 1981? Intense! New Zealand clinched the series with a last-gasp penalty. Players still haven't forgiven the ref for that call!
While the Eden Park clash doesn't need extra hype, the South Africa/Australia games might. The Wallabies have dropped in the World Rugby rankings while the Boks have soared. Can the Springboks maintain their dominance?
Let's look at recent history. In the last six years, the Wallabies have visited South Africa twice. They lost 35-17 at Emirates Airlines Park in 2019 and were heavily defeated at Loftus two years ago. Last year in Australia, the Boks won both games comfortably. Can they repeat that performance on home soil?
This year's Rugby Championship promises intense battles and thrilling rugby. Will the Springboks continue their winning streak against the Wallabies? Stay tuned for all the action!