The Springboks are set to face a familiar adversary in Eddie Jones, the coach who masterminded one of rugby’s greatest upsets when Japan defeated South Africa in Brighton ten years ago.

The Springboks can’t afford an early slip-up on this tour, as they are scheduled to face France, Italy, Ireland, and Wales in consecutive weekends after Japan.

Springbok Assistant Coach Jerry Flannery says he knows what to expect from Jones and his team.

“I’m expecting that Eddie will be building up his team all week, and they’ll believe they can win and rewrite history by beating the Boks at Wembley. So, we are very aware of their mindset coming into this game, meaning we need to ensure that we are as well-prepared as we can be,” Flannery said.

–ChannelAfrica–