Tri-Nations tougher than Lions series, says Boks star Matfield

SOUTH AFRICA vice-captain Victor Matfield has no doubt that the Tri-Nations is the toughest competition in the world, adding that he still gets goosebumps when he faces the New Zealand players performing the haka

The Bulls lock was speaking to reporters in Bloemfontein yesterday ahead of their competition opener against the All Blacks, who kicked off the tournament last week with a 22-16 win over Australia.

Matfield has experienced almost everything there is to experience in rugby, winning a World Cup, Super 14 and Currie Cup titles, while his latest achievement with the Springboks was claiming a much-prized series against the British and Irish Lions.