Victor Matfield is not being bullish about the Springboks’ chances as Rassie Erasmus’ side prepare for their 2026 Test opener against England on Saturday.
That is despite South Africa being clear at the top of the World Rugby rankings and this weekend’s opponents being in a poor run of form.
When the draw was made for the inaugural Nations Championship, many expected it to be a clash of the titans, but Steve Borthwick’s men then suffered a dreadful Six Nations campaign.
England go into the encounter in Johannesburg following four successive losses – five if you include their recent defeat to
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