The Springboks are eyeing to make the mother of all statements to begin the Rugby World Cup in Japan next year, with victory over the All Blacks in their opening match in Yokohama.
In a truly blockbuster clash, the All Blacks and Springboks will face one another to begin their tournaments, with the winner likely to take top spot in Group B, certain to avoid a quarter‑final with world number two ranked Ireland.
Speaking to the Daily Mail, halfback Faf de Klerk says that the Springboks will throw everything at the All Blacks in their opening match, confident of upsetting the back‑to‑back world champions.
The All Blacks and South Africa begin their Rugby World Cup campaigns on Septmeber 21 at Yokohama's International Stadium.
[Source: TVNZ]
