Why Rassie must go to the World Cup
Rassie Erasmus’ behaviour has brought the game into disrepute, but to remove him now would torpedo South Africa’s bid to defend their world title in 2023, according to MARK KEOHANE.
Rassie Erasmus’ behaviour has brought the game into disrepute, but to remove him now would torpedo South Africa’s bid to defend their world title in 2023, according to MARK KEOHANE.
Jacques Nienaber has insisted Rassie Erasmus’s latest ban will have no effect when the Springboks face England at Twickenham on Saturday, adding “all the facts” have yet to be made public.
Jacques Nienaber launched an impassioned defence of the Springboks’ gameplan when questioned about the team’s attack ahead of the Test against England on Saturday.
Jacques Nienaber admits it was tempting to hand Manie Libbok a first Test start against England on Saturday, but that he opted to continue investing in Damian Willemse’s development at flyhalf.
Siya Kolisi spearheaded an impressive win against Italy, but the Springbok captain will only be satisfied if South Africa backs it up with a clinical performance against England at Twickenham.
Andre Esterhuizen has waited patiently for his opportunity and Jacques Nienaber hopes unleashing the chaos agent will get the Springboks back to winning ways against Italy on Saturday.
Jacques Nienaber and Siya Kolisi are bitterly disappointed the Springboks did not reap the full reward for their gutsy fightback in a controversial defeat to France in Marseille on Saturday.
Manie Libbok could make his Test debut at a crucial period of the match against France on Saturday and the Springboks will allow him to play his natural game if he is called on.
Jacques Nienaber says the Springboks are on guard to avoid being “strangled” by a France outfit that will go into Saturday’s Test on an 11-game unbeaten run.
Jesse Kriel and Jacques Nienaber have highlighted the importance of Willie le Roux’s communication and ability to “see space” as a driver in the Springboks’ attacking game plan.