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One week before the fall test between France and South Africa, Saturday in Marseille, Stade 2 set off to discover the Springboks and the strong culture of the oval ball in the country.
“We think we’re going to win.” The captain of South Africa Siya Kolisi is confident before facing the XV of France, Saturday, November 20, in Marseille, for the second test match of the Blues. A legitimate confidence when one presents oneself with the status of reigning world champions. A crown that the Springboks will put into play in a year, during the World Cup organized in France.
In the country, the culture of rugby is present on a daily basis, as explained by Yannick Bru. The former coach in charge of the forwards of the France team has now been a consultant for the South African province of the Durban Sharks since this season. “Rugby is a way to rise socially. The Springboks are a symbol of the unity of the nation, he explains for Stage 2. Everyone relates to rugby.”
“Rugby, for us, is not just a game”, continues Siya Kolisi, member of the Sharks, like ten other South African internationals. An advantage to have automatisms that the Boks hope to use to bring down the XV of France, still undefeated for eleven games.