Let them maul: Springboks will stick to trusted game plan, says Pollard


  • Rugby
  • Friday, 25 Oct 2019

Rugby Union - Rugby World Cup - South Africa Captainrsquos Run - International Stadium Yokohama Yokohama Japan - October 25 2019 South Africas Handre Pollard during the captains run REUTERSMatthew Childs

Rugby Union - Rugby World Cup - South Africa Captain’s Run - International Stadium Yokohama, Yokohama, Japan - October 25, 2019 South Africa's Handre Pollard during the captain's run REUTERS/Matthew Childs

TOKYO (Reuters) - The Springboks came in for some flak back home for the limited ambition of their game against Japan last weekend but flyhalf Handre Pollard suggested on Friday that there would be little change for the World Cup semi-final against Wales.

Sunday's match at Yokohama International Stadium is shaping to be a hugely physical contest, with both teams looking to dominate the set piece and send big ball carriers crashing over the gain line.

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