The Springboks are preparing for a challenging Test against Japan at Wembley, with assistant coach Jerry Flannery emphasising control and composure.
Speaking at a media session on Tuesday, he praised Japan’s performance against Australia and warned against underestimating them.
“Looking at the game, they showed an awful lot of resilience,” Jerry said. “Even with yellow cards, they defended superbly against one of the best sides.”
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Australia had scored six tries against South Africa earlier in the Rugby Championship, and Jerry highlighted Japan’s improvement. “They can defend very well and attack sharply,” he noted. “In the last quarter, they really