The outspoken South African rugby coach Peter de Villiers is claiming the Springboks are leading the way with their successful high-ball kicking game, which has been attacked for reducing the entertainment value of the Tri Nations.
And in provocative comments sure to rile the Wallabies and All Blacks, the outspoken coach reckons Australia and New Zealand are trying to copy them.
De Villiers says his No.1-ranked team are now dictating terms to their rivals, and he's unrepentant for his side's successful high-ball kicking game.
He says there was more kicking in last weekend's Bledisloe Cup match than in any of South Africa's Tri Nations matches.
Victory for the Springboks over Australia in perth on Saturday night would almost ensure South Africa would claim the Tri Nations.
