De Villiers ready for wounded Wales
South Africa coach Peter de Villiers has warned his South Africa side to expect a huge Welsh backlash when the two teams meet in the second Test on Saturday.The world champions triumphed 43-17 in Bloemfontein last weekend but De Villiers is ready for a far more difficult clash claiming his men were lucky to win by such a margin of victory.
''We're lucky, that score flatters us. Wales were better than that score and they are a better side than what they played like on Saturday,'' said De Villiers.
''Perhaps they were a little over-confident after winning the Six Nations. But they'll be back. We know they're a good team and that (Warren) Gatland is one of the best coaches around and also that he has been planning for the second Test.
since Saturday.''
The new Springboks boss also revealed his dissatisfaction with his team's display during the win over Wales, admitting there is still much work to be done, particularly in the scrums.
''Coaches are bad people,'' added De Villiers. ''They are never happy. I'm pleased that we won by such a big margin, but I know we have a lot to work on.
''We will be concentrating on the scrum and kick-offs this week. I'd like the players to develop some continuity, so there should only be one or two changes.
''We weren't adventurous at all, but we said we wouldn't neglect the basic principles. We want to be expansive, but we cannot forget the basics.''
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Posted by Wilson – 11 Jun 2008, 8:33 AM
There is a very good chance that they will make a good comeback, having been hit as hard as they were. They really do have the talent, they just need to couple it with a bit of anger at getting wiped out.