Victor Matfield has questioned South Africa’s kicking strategy after the Springboks lost the aerial battle in their 42-38 loss to Australia in Perth on Sunday, with Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii repeatedly coming out on top under the high ball.
Former South Africa captain Victor Matfield questioned the Springboks' tactical kicking decisions following their 42-38 defeat against Australia in Perth. Matfield specifically criticized the choice to repeatedly direct aerial kicks toward Australian winger Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii, who regularly won the high-ball contests throughout the match.
Speaking on the Rugby Rivals podcast alongside former All Blacks wing John Kirwan, Matfield compared kicking toward Suaalii to playing against former Wallabies standout Israel Folau. Both analysts highlighted Suaalii's aerial capability and athleticism as decisive factors in Australia winning the aerial battle against South Africa.
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