Meyer full of praise after Argentina win
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Meyer full of praise after Argentina win
Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer praised his players for the way in which they bounced back against Argentina in Buenos Aires on Saturday, winning the Test by 26-12 at Vélez Sarsfield.
Bryan Habana and Lwazi Mvovo scored tries during a great first-half display. Pat Lambie added two conversions and two penalties, which saw the Springboks take a commanding 20-9 lead at the break.
The visitors squandered a number of try-scoring opportunities in the second half, but still managed to keep the Pumas under immense power and finally ground out the win, with Lambie adding another penalty goal and a drop goal in a flawless kicking display.
“This is a very harsh environment to play in and it’s very tough every time you come here,” said Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer.
“They were on a high after beating us last weekend and we were under pressure all week, but this is the type of game we can expect at the Rugby World Cup and I’m very proud of the players.
“I thought we played tactically very well. We came close against Australia and New Zealand, when we played more rugby, but we adapted tactically very well here.”
Bryan Habana and Lwazi Mvovo scored tries during a great first-half display. Pat Lambie added two conversions and two penalties, which saw the Springboks take a commanding 20-9 lead at the break.
The visitors squandered a number of try-scoring opportunities in the second half, but still managed to keep the Pumas under immense power and finally ground out the win, with Lambie adding another penalty goal and a drop goal in a flawless kicking display.
“This is a very harsh environment to play in and it’s very tough every time you come here,” said Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer.
“They were on a high after beating us last weekend and we were under pressure all week, but this is the type of game we can expect at the Rugby World Cup and I’m very proud of the players.
“I thought we played tactically very well. We came close against Australia and New Zealand, when we played more rugby, but we adapted tactically very well here.”
