Rassie: Boks have evolved beyond ref’s whistle
Rassie Erasmus has explained how the decision to make the Springboks less reliant on the set-piece paid off in the quarter-final victory against France.
Rassie Erasmus has explained how the decision to make the Springboks less reliant on the set-piece paid off in the quarter-final victory against France.
Rassie Erasmus started the mind games ahead of Sunday’s quarter-final by talking up France’s defence and maturity, before accusing Les Bleus of trying to con referees.
Rassie Erasmus is keeping France guessing by delaying until Friday the Bok team announcement for the World Cup quarter-final.
Brian O’Driscoll says there is a “nervousness” around facing Ireland after both Rassie Erasmus and Ian Foster aimed barbs at their World Cup rivals.
Schalk Brits says it was never part of Rassie Erasmus’ plan for the Springboks to win the 2019 World Cup, but rather lay the groundwork to challenge for the title four years later.
Rassie Erasmus has hit back at Ger Gilroy after the Irish radio host took a dig at the SA director of rugby for his comments on the pressure being on Ireland to beat Scotland.
Manie Libbok’s goal-kicking remains a hot topic for debate, but Rassie Erasmus says the flyhalf is helping the Springboks play an attacking brand of rugby the fans want to see.
Rassie Erasmus is happy to kick back and watch the final World Cup pool fixtures play out, while putting pressure on Ireland to get a result against Scotland.
Rassie Erasmus hit back at Ian Foster after the All Blacks coach threw a bit of thinly-veiled criticism at the “stop-start” World Cup clash between the Springboks and Ireland.
Rassie Erasmus has confirmed that Handre Pollard will play in South Africa’s final pool match against Tonga, but says perspective is needed on the Boks’ goalkicking woes.