A Springbok great says the All Blacks’ best chance of a surprise victory will come in the first of their two tests in South Africa.
But World Cup winner Joel Stransky expects South Africa’s forward power to dominate the All Blacks, and suggested it would probably lead to coach Ian Foster’s axing.
Stransky said captain Sam Cane’s struggles, the sacking of two assistants and a lack of self-belief would likely be causing problems within the New Zealand camp.
And in reference to New Zealand Rugby boss Mark Robinson’s assessment of Foster’s future, Stransky said the All Black coach had only been given a “stay of execution”.
Offering just one small glimmer of hope, Stransky encouraged the All Blacks to learn from the way Wales tried to pick South Africa’s defence apart.
The first test will be played at Mbombela (formerly Nelspruit) which Stransky said was not too high above sea
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