Cape Town — It was mission accomplished for the Springboks, but coach Jacques Nienaber still has a few things he wants his side to improve on.
While it wasn't perfect, the South Africans put in a much-improved display in the deciding Test of the Series against Wales to win the game 30-14 after leading 17-8 at the break.
After winning the Pretoria Test and coming second in Bloemfontein, the Boks scored three tries to Wales' one in the third and final outing.
Spot the difference 😏#RSAvWAL pic.twitter.com/r0BP3RX6RJ
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Speaking after the game, Nienaber highlighted what he wants to work on, while adding how superb it was playing in front of a lively crowd.
"I think the atmosphere was awesome, the people of Cape Town came out, like they always do," Nienaber said.
"I think there is still a lot to build on. I think the set-pieces functioned well. I think we will have to build a lot still in terms of where we are."
The hosts did well to create opportunities, but there were also a good few chances that they didn't use.
“It’s been a tough series, definitely what we needed to start the season.”
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Here’s Siya Kolisi’s reaction to the series win as well as a few words for Eben Etzebeth and Bongi Mbonambi 💬#RSAvWAL
Speaking after the game, Nienaber said that
star wing Cheslin Kolbe, who left the field early in the game, looks likely to have sustained a cheek fracture.
"That was the call when we were on the field. It's never ideal when you lose one of your backs, especially a quality one like Cheslin."
He added: "I still think there is a lot for us to work on. We had a lot of opportunities, similar to last week, that we didn't capitalise on.
🇿🇦 The Springboks get the job done in Cape Town.
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They win the third Test against Wales 30-14 and take the three-match series 2-1. #RSAvWAL pic.twitter.com/TseKaFEmTn
"I think we controlled the game well in the second half. It was a final for us, we just had to deliver, not delivering wasn't an option."
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