The Springboks will have to be at the top of their game and take as many chances as they can that come their way if they are to break a three-match losing streak against Ireland at Loftus on Saturday, according to playmaker Handre Pollard.
The Irish have triumphed in every game since their last visit to SA back in 2016 , winning in Dublin in 2017 and 2022, while they edged an entertaining World Cup pool match 13-8 in France last year.
Pollard was not in the team for that match, after he recovered late from injury and only joined the squad after, but the Boks were guilty of missing numerous chances and kicks at goal which cost them dearly in the end.
The goalkicking is a separate part of the game. We just have to focus on playing well and giving ourselves those opportunities again. If we dont do that there wont be any kicks at goal anyway, explained Pollard.
We know we can create those opportunities, like we did in Paris. We just have to be a little bit more composed and try to get something out of every 22m entry that we get.
