Bigger isn't always better
LIons need to learn lessons of 2009, when Heinrich Brüssow bossed the breakdown for the Boks
Jon Cardinelli
20 Apr 2021, 3:37
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Jon is an award-winning writer and editor who specialises in long-form features and analyses. He was the Chief Rugby Writer at SA Rugby magazine between 2013 and 2020, and now contributes to Daily Maverick, RugbyPassPlus, Rugby World, and The42 on a regular basis.
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