South Africa defeated England 32-12 in the 2019 World Cup final in Japan. Because, Eddie Jones thought that the next time they met on a rugby field, a rematch was mandatory and devised a peculiar preparation that included a stress test. that would unite the 28 selected in a moment of maximum union and companionship to face a Herculean effort.
Jersey was the place chosen for eTackling an 8.5-ton Dakar Rally Kamaz truck, with 1,150 horsepower braking power, in a stressful challenge that put the group in a high-pressure scenario. England’s mighty team battled against the mighty Red Bull-supplied vehicle, which weighed the equivalent of two adult elephants, testing both their problem-solving skills and teamwork.
“Controlling what happens between your ears can make the difference between winning and losing. We wanted to create a scenario where players had to work as a team to solve problems to win in a pressurized environment. This camp includes a number of new faces and personalities, so including this in our program helps bring the team together and creates an opportunity for people to understand how they will react on the big stage, “explained Jones. The test was a success as England beat South Africa 27-26 at Twickenham, thanks to a penalty shot from Marcus Smith in the last minute.