SPRINGBOKS SHINE EARLY, FADE LATE, FALL 119-108
Fabian Pöll turned in a fine 34 point 14 rebound effort to pace five Springboks in double figures. But in the end talent won out as a much stronger Bosnian club turned a early 18 point deficit into a solid 119-108 victory. "We did some really nice things early on, but Bosnia was relentless and in the second half we just got overwhelmed." The Boks did all they could to stay in the contest including wiping out a 12 point deficit in the fourth to even take the lead on a couple of occasions in the final period. Alas their opponent just had more weapons. "This was another great baptism by fire, but now the real work starts. But this season is as I said before, less about wins and losses and more about building for the future" coach Lambini mused. Next up for the Baby Boks is a world cup opener against defending champ and top ranked Italy, "We better not just pack a lunch, but breakfast, dinner and snacks,"