Springboks centre Jesse Kriel is the organiser of their defence.
For almost a decade, the Springboks' ferocious rush defence has been one of the cornerstones of their success.
Designed to suffocate opposition playmakers, cut off width, and force errors, the rush defensive system is renowned for its unyielding intensity.
Yet this season, an alarming crack in that green-and-gold wall has emerged. The Springboks have leaked an uncharacteristic number of tries — not only in the current high-stakes series against the All Blacks, but also during their Nations Championship clashes against England and Scotland.
The vulnerabilities have been exposed in a few distinct ways.
