With the Boks unbeaten and already 20 tries deep ahead of the second leg of the Nations Championship, SA Rugby Mag revisits the finishing power that's defined their campaign so far — worth a look before the action resumes this week.
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Boks' try-scoring form heading into Nations Championship leg two
A rewind on the Boks' 20-try haul ahead of the Nations Championship's second leg — form worth revisiting before kick-off.
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