The Springboks have made a visible attempt to improve their attacking play this year, but Lukhanyo Am has warned that the defence needs to be as sharp as ever to keep out the All Blacks in Saturdays Rugby Championship blockbuster at Cape Town Stadium (5pm start).
The world champions had to rally back from 27-17 down in the second half to clinch a thrilling 31-27 victory at Ellis Park last weekend, with replacements Kwagga Smith and Grant Williams grabbing two late tries.
But in the opening 65 minutes, New Zealand were able to breach the Bok defence without much effort at times, despite some resolute passages of tackling from the hosts.
Three of the four All Black tries were scored too easily, and its something that Bok defence guru Jerry Flannery would have addressed this week to avoid a repeat at Cape Town Stadium.
Slick hands from the Kiwis in the 33rd minute led to wing Caleb Clarkes first try, and the big No 11 scored a second touchdown in similar fashion following a line-out in the second half.
