English dummies taking big hits from psyched up Boks

SOUTH AFRICA have been psyching themselves up for their World Cup clash with England next month by slamming into tackle bags fitted with England jerseys.

Mon, 22 Sep, 2003 - 01:00

Andrew Baldock

Rudolf Straeuli's side have been focusing on their Pool A game against England in Perth on October 18 during their private training camp.

The tackling dummies, sporting labels such as 'Martin Johnson' and 'Jonny Wilkinson' were part of an intensive tackling session in Durban.

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