The Springboks by Sean Fitzpatrick!

[Michael Alexander]

Nice to read this in the NZ HERALD!

"Fitzpatrick did not attempt to minimise South Africa's clear superiority over his own countrymen. "That intercept try by Jean de Villiers was a reflection of the game. The All Blacks were chasing the game whereas South Africa are quite clearly the best team in the world.

"From 1 to 15, they have shown throughout the competition and since the 2007 Rugby World Cup, they have gone on from strength to strength.

"They have a great kicking game, great physicality and probably the first 40 minutes in Hamilton was, for me, a truer reflection on the real game. It was an outstanding performance by the Boks. They have one of the best kicking games ever and for me, they rank right up there with the best Springbok teams of the past.

"You have only got to look at the quality of the players when you go through a team like the Springboks. A number of them would be in a World XV which signifies to me they are in pretty good shape.

"The only question now is how long the likes of John Smit, Victor Matfield and Bakkies Botha are going to hold on in terms of a bit of motivation. What else can they win?""