Erasmus Proud of Record Win Over All Blacks, Sends Warning to Springboks Players
Rassie Erasmus has shared his views on the Springboks' performance in their victory over the All Blacks of New Zealand to retain the Freedom Cup title for the first time.
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The Boks suffered a 24-17 loss to the All Blacks in the first round last weekend but fought back in the second round to earn a deserved win over their bitter rivals.
Erasmus remained modest in victory, reflecting: “We’ve experienced being on the wrong side of a heavy defeat, like the 57-0 loss against them, and they showed us respect then by not rubbing it in. Now we’ve managed to end their streak at Eden Park, and while we’ll gladly accept this result, our satisfaction comes from how we played.”
The Bok coach continued: “What really pleased me was the effort, not only from those on the field but also from the squad members who didn’t feature. Their preparation and input helped shape the team’s performance, and it was great to see the players on the park step up and show they can handle the highest level.”
He also confirmed some concerns: “We’re dealing with a few injuries, but the most worrying at this stage are Lood (de Jager) and Aphelele (Fassi). We’ll know more about the severity soon.”
The Springboks may have climbed back to the top of the world rankings with their latest win, but Erasmus was quick to send a warning to Springboks players that it doesn’t change the tough road ahead, especially with Argentina next on the schedule.
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