Junior Boks want an 'all-round' game

 

The Junior Boks' powerful forwards have dominated in their bonus-point wins against Italy and and Samoa, however, Liebenberg expressed a desire for a more all-round performance against the astute Australians.

 

“Australia is a quality side and will definitely pose a different challenge compared to Samoa or Italy. Our forwards will have to stamp their authority on the match and provide the platform for our backs to be more involved.

 

“Our backline wants to see more ball going out wide and they showed in Argentina and here in Italy that they can strike very well when we they are in attacking positions,” added Liebenberg.

 

South Africa lead their pool following their opening two games. The Junior Bok skipper and No.8 said his team was well aware of the important nature of Wednesday’s Australian clash.

 

“We see this as a knock-out match, a must win game for us and we will approach it as if it’s a quarterfinal. Only a single point separate us from Australia and we want to win so that we can progress to the semifinals,” explains Liebenberg.

 

Both South Africa and Australia are level on points in Pool B, with the Junior Boks in top spot by way of their superior points differential.

 

Coach Dawie Theron will name his team on Tuesday.