Coach well versed in controlling temperature ahead of a match, knowing when to add heat or turn down the flame
South Africa's Rassie Erasmus fielded questions having announced the Springbok 23 for Saturday’s first Test at Loftus Versfeld. Photograph: Glyn Kirk/Getty Imagesor Eben Etzebeth and they’ll put you straight on the matter. A rivalry has been inflamed by words taken out of context, the tone misconstrued, humour overlooked or unappreciated.
The three Springboks who didn’t play in France are Gerhard Steenekamp , Salmaan Moerat and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu , all of whom are named on a bench that boasts a 6-2 split but may go to 7-1 depending on an unspecified injury issue, which Erasmus alluded towards the end of the briefing.Paul O’Connell says Ireland’s focus is internal ahead of South Africa TestBut first, he was in vintage form — informative, entertaining, and colourful as he broached multiple topics.
South Africa director of rugby Rassie Erasmus after the 2023 World Cup final at the Stade de France in Paris. Photograph: Adam Davy/PA 🇿🇦 The guys and ladies coming to Loftus, trust me it will be special! You will definitely hear and feel the passionate support of the Irish fans - its amazing from my experience!! But also cant wait for them to hear how passionate 🇿🇦 fans are!! Its going to be a lekka day with…“But this young fly-half is not scared. He plays it on the gain line, he goes for the crosskick, he doesn’t shy away from tackling.
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