
Springbok assistant coach Deon Davids says South Africa's dominant forward pack has not yet reached its full potential ahead of the series decider in the fixture billed as Rugby's Greatest Rivalry. Speaking before the decisive match, Davids acknowledged the set-piece has been a strength but stressed there remains room for improvement. His comments, reported by The South African, suggest the world champions are focused on fine-tuning their scrummaging and lineout work as they prepare for the decisive encounter.
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