Flowerbeds and fisticuffs: The untold aftermath of the Springboks’ 2006 All Black stunner
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We have seen several momentum shifts in rugby this season. For example, England went from 12 wins on the bounce to three losses, and the Bulls from seven losses to four wins (not taking into account Saturday’s fixtures). One of the attractions of sport is how quickly form can change, and in either direction. A narrow win after a hard-fought battle can send a “losing” team on a winning run. It got me thinking about one of the great Springbok turnarounds. The year was 2006, and Jake White’s Springboks had lost five Tests in a row, including copping 45 points from New Zealand in...