Article: RugbyU: Bok Matfield hails All Blacks before Bloemfontein clash


AAP Sports News (Australia)
07-24-2009
RugbyU: Bok Matfield hails All Blacks before Bloemfontein clash

by David Legge

(FILE PICTURE)



JOHANNESBURG, July 24, 2009 (AFP) - Springbok lock Victor Matfield has
hailed the All Blacks ahead of their Tri-Nations clash in Bloemfontein
Saturday.

The 83-cap veteran from Pretoria says facing New Zealand represents the
greatest challenge for South Africa, reigning world champions after a 15-6
victory over England in the 2007 Paris final.

"For any Springbok they are the opponents you most want to play against and
most want to beat. Everything about our battles with them is special," the
vice-captain told reporters in this central city.

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