“Italy seem to be more structured than in the past and they are performing well and gelling as a unit.”
Du Toit said the Boks set high standards whenever they prepared for a Test match.
“At training, we try to lift one another so we can get better.
“When we review a game, we do so in the sense of ‘were we better than the week before?’ Then we have to look ourselves in the mirror.”
Du Toit said emotions needed to be taken out of post-match game reviews after Test matches.
“There is a reality you need to face when you review a game. After a game, everyone might be emotional and they won’t necessarily see the whole picture.
“Our coaches do an unbelievably good job at reviewing the game properly, so when we meet on a Monday we have a real view of what happened. Your perception after a game is not necessarily accurate.”