Boks want win but defeat not a disaster, says Matfield
17 July 2015 - 13:26
South Africa lock Victor Matfield believes the Springboks will have plenty of time to put things right before the World Cup even if they lose their Rugby Championship opener against Australia on Saturday. The 38-year-old World Cup winner will captain a patched up South Africa side against the Wallabies at Lang Park in the absence of regular skipper Jean de Villiers, who is one of a string of experienced players recuperating from injury.
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