Just do your job, Hougie

JOHANNESBURG: In spite of Francois Hougaard possessing plenty of flair and X-factor qualities, Springbok coach Allister Coetzee says the 29-year-old must focus only on doing the basics well.

The Boks go into the third Test against France at Ellis Park tomorrow (5.05pm kickoff) where a fast and open game is expected to be played.

“I definitely want to see progression in all areas. We need to execute better, finish off the chances we create, we need to up the effort and intensity, especially because we’re playing on the Highveld this week, and I’d like us to show greater accuracy with ball in hand,” said Coetzee.

“The plan is simple ... there is clarity about what we want to do. We must just go out there are do it now.”

Picture: SAMUEL SHIVAMBU, BACKPAGEPIX SUN’S OUT, GUNS OUT: Francois Hougaard changes his top after a Springbok training session at the Fourways High School in Johannesburg.