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.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus made it clear on Tuesday that the team’s immediate priority is to prepare as thoroughly as possible for next weekend’s one-off clash against Argentina in Buenos Aires.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has called up prop Ntuthuko Mchunu to the national squad for their preparations for the one-off Test against Argentina and the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry (RGR) series, as the team returns to Test action following a week-long break.
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 has adopted a strategic approach for the next phase of the international season by naming a 43-man squad that will assemble in Johannesburg on Sunday to begin preparations for the Test against Argentina in Buenos Aires on Saturday, 8 August, as well as the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry (RGR) series against New Zealand.
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.
Wales coach Steve Tandy believes rival nations face a massive mountain to climb to catch the rampant Springboks, admitting he expects South Africa to claim an unprecedented third consecutive Webb Ellis Cup in Australia next year.