Springboks on brink of winning Freedom Cup

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Springboks on brink of winning Freedom Cup

The All Blacks are on a poor run of results and are looking for their fourth straight defeat this year. South Africa have won the Freedom Cup since 2010. The last time South African won it was in 2009. New Zealand captain Sam Cane believes his team can cope with the pressure. The All Black's coach Ian Foster could be replaced if they lose this weekend.

Springboks are on the brink of winning Freedom Cup. All Blacks coach Ian Foster is under pressure.

Foster is expected to resign if the All Blacks lose again on Saturday. Cane insists the team is playing for more than just the head coach's future.

The Springboks and All Blacks are playing for the Freedom Cup. New Zealand has held the trophy since 2010.

"We're playing at Ellis Park and we're desperate to improve and put out better performances than we are," says the coach.

All Blacks need to make a few adjustments to pull off an unlikely win at Ellis Park. New Zealand's attack struggled against the Springboks' suffocating rush defence and South Africa's domination at the breakdown.

The All Blacks are waiting on Jordie and Beauden Barrett to return from injury. Duane Vermeulen is back for the Springboks after a knee injury and he could play against New Zealand.


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