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It Wouldn't Surprise if the Springboks-All Blacks Rugby Test Series Is Decided by a Goalkicker
Both teams have multiple proven kickers, and history shows tight Springboks-All Blacks series are often settled by late penalties or drop goals.
- The South Africa-New Zealand test series starting Saturday is expected to be decided by a goalkicker, a recurring theme in the history of matches between the two nations.
- Historically, noted kickers like Okey Geffin in 1949, Don Clarke in 1956, and Allan Hewson in 1981 have often determined the outcome of these intense series with decisive penalties.
- Geffin, known as "The Boot," contributed 32 points in a 4-0 series sweep, while 1996 substitute Jon Preston secured history with a crucial penalty in Pretoria.
- For this upcoming series, the Springboks feature Handre Pollard, Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, and Mannie Libbok; the All Blacks rely on Ruben Love, Damian McKenzie, and Beauden Barrett.
- Matches between the teams dating back to 1921 emphasize that the winning goalkicker is rarely the obvious one, reflecting the pressure and importance of place-kicking in rugby.
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It wouldn't surprise if the Springboks-All Blacks test series is decided by a goalkicker
Chances are high the South Africa-New Zealand test series starting on Saturday will be decided by a goalkicker. Fortunately for both teams they have some sharpshooters.
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It wouldn’t surprise if the Springboks-All Blacks test series is decided by a goalkicker
Chances are high the South Africa-New Zealand test series starting on Saturday will be decided by a goalkicker. Fortunately for both teams…
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