
Jasper Wiese says the Springboks will not alter their approach despite All Blacks captain Ardie Savea missing the RGR finale in Baltimore, according to The Citizen. Savea, described as New Zealand’s talismanic skipper, is unavailable for the match against South Africa. Wiese framed the absence as irrelevant to the Springboks’ preparation, insisting their focus and plan remain unchanged ahead of the finale.
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