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Schalk Burger and former Springboks weigh in on a potential tiebreaker for the highly anticipated Greatest Rivalry series against the All Blacks. This series, featuring four Tests, could end in a draw, a scenario neither team desires.
SA Rugby’s Yusuf Jackson confirms there will be a tiebreaker if the series concludes 2-2, emphasizing, “Everyone agrees that we want a winner.” The exact format for this tiebreaker is still being determined, with options like extra time or sudden death on the table.
On the Boks Unpacked podcast, Hanyani Shimange claims a tied series would mark “the greatest tour of all time,” while Burger expresses concerns over the possibility of a kicking competition to decide the outcome. “Surely it shouldn’t be coming down to one of those,” he states. Jean de Villiers echoes this sentiment, recalling the infamous 2009 Heineken Cup semi-final where a flanker faced pressure to win via a kick.
The discussions highlight the intense rivalry and the desire for a definitive outcome. As anticipation builds, the rugby world waits to see how this series unfolds and what methods will be implemented to ensure a clear winner emerges.
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