Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus has outlined the balancing act facing his coaching team as South Africa prepares for its upcoming Test against Argentina, stressing that while every match is approached with the intention of winning, the broader objective of building towards the Rugby World Cup remains firmly in focus.
Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus says he has paid little attention to the All Blacks’ newly announced squad, despite the excitement surrounding New Zealand’s selections for the upcoming Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series.
Few rivalries in world sport carry the history, intensity and global appeal of the Springboks versus the All Blacks.
Jan-Hendrik Wessels says the Springboks’ coaching staff have made his transition between loosehead prop and hooker as seamless as possible, with the young forward embracing the challenge of becoming one of the squad’s most versatile front-row players.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus believes debutant fly-half Vusi Moyo handled the pressure of Test rugby admirably after making his first international appearance at his home ground, Hollywoodbets Kings Park, in South Africa’s latest Test victory.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus believes South Africa took another significant step forward after completing an unbeaten home leg of the Nations Championship, highlighting improvements in defence and set-piece execution despite difficult playing conditions against Wales.
Springbok stalwart Pieter-Steph du Toit says he has not changed his approach despite captaining South Africa during the recent Test series, insisting that staying true to himself has been the key to handling the added responsibility.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus was satisfied with South Africa’s 43-0 victory over Wales at Hollywoodbets Kings Park on Saturday, despite admitting his side left several points on the field in difficult playing conditions.
Despite admitting that nerves were evident during his Test debut, Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus believes young flyhalf Vusi Moyo showed plenty of promise in South Africa’s 43-0 victory over Wales at Hollywoodbets Kings Park on Saturday.