Springboks end 2024 international season on a high
Over the past weekend, the Boks faced Wales in their final 2024 match at the iconic Principality Stadium. Coach Rassie opted for a strong lineup, which proved successful as they led 26-5 at halftime. Franco Mostert opened the scoring, followed by Jordan Hendrickse, stepping in for Handré Pollard, successfully converting the try. South Africa was very clinical in their attack during the first half, an aspect somewhat lacking in their previous matches against Scotland and England. In this game against Wales, they eliminated unnecessary mistakes and were also dominant in defense, conceding only two tries throughout the game. Referee Karl Dickson's performance wasn't too poor regarding some of the calls he made. However, I believe he allowed the game to flow excessively, which led to him overlooking two critical late tackles that should have warranted a penalty each time. But overall, he maintained consistency in his decision-making for both sides. Kudos to Cameron Hanekom for bein...