Against the odds, 12 years ago, the Springboks won the Rugby World Cup, aided in no small measure by a hungry, loyal and devoted home support. Since then, they've flattered to deceive at every opportunity, and much like the Proteas, seemed to choke or shoot themselves in the foot when put under pressure. Now, with two of the pre-tournament faves out before the semi's, the 'Boks will have the pressure of tags as favourites to lift the Webb Ellis trophy in about a week. Jake White has withstood much pressure due to the internal politics that are an everpresent at SARFU, but if the man continues to do his job in the manner and with the results he has, few can argue that he should remain as the national coach beyond the World Cup. We can only point fingers if someone fails, and White has not done that, yet...
That aside, barring a handful of people that still cling to the past and that have refused to heal their own wounds, all of South Africa is behind the team going into Sunday's semi-final with Argentina. Here's to victory this - and next week...
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