South African Rugby Union (SARU) President Mark Alexander paid tribute to Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus and captain Siya Kolisi, praising them for continuing to raise the standard of SA Rugby following their victory in Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus reiterated the team’s motivation after a 43-28 victory over New Zealand in Baltimore secured the inaugural Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry title.
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi and assistant coach Mzwandile Stick said they expected a desperate performance from the All Blacks in the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series decider in Baltimore on Saturday, but their motivation to finish with a win and clinch the trophy was fuelled by a desire to make their supporters proud.
All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie has named Richie Mo’unga at fly-half and handed the captaincy to Codie Taylor for the fourth and final Test of Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry in Baltimore on Saturday.
South African Rugby Union president Mark Alexander has written an open letter thanking South Africans for standing behind the “Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry” series, saying the nation “showed the world the warmth, generosity, and unity that define us as a people.”
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus made only two changes to his starting team on Monday for the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series decider against the All Blacks in Baltimore on Saturday.
A delighted Rassie Erasmus shrugged off suggestions that his team had already clinched the series against New Zealand following Saturday’s victory at FNB Stadium in Soweto.
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi and assistant coach Mzwandile Stick believe facing the All Blacks at FNB Stadium, a stone’s throw from Soweto — an area that played a significant role in shaping South Africa’s history — will provide additional inspiration when the Boks take the field on Saturday. The match will form part of a
Springbok wing Kurt-Lee Arendse says the Boks are determined to improve on last week’s performance as they prepare to face the All Blacks in the third Test of the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry at FNB Stadium on Saturday.