Rassie Erasmus Gives Honest Opinion on Springboks' Performance Against Argentina
- Rassie Erasmus has reacted to the Springboks' performance against the Pumas of Argentina in the final match of the Castle Rugby Championship
- The South African coach shared critical thoughts about his team after leading them to back-to-back Rugby Championship wins
- Eramus' reactions sparked different views from fans on social media concerning the Boks' performance
Springboks head coach Rassie Erasmus has shared his honest opinion about his team's performance in their game against the Pumas of Argentina on Saturday, October 4, 2025.
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The Springboks have retained the Castle Lager Rugby Championship title for the first time after beating Argentina 29-27 at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, London.
South Africa won the first round of the tie in Durban last weekend 67-30, making them the favourite to win the competition ahead of today's fixture.
Erasmus reacts to Springboks' win over Argentina
In an interview after the match, Erasmus expressed gratitude to the fans and commended his players for securing the win, while also offering a candid assessment of the team’s overall performance.
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“I’m pleased with the outcome and with winning the Castle Lager Rugby Championship for a second year in a row. This was a huge match for us, and while our performance wasn’t perfect, I’d rather we learn and grow while winning than while losing,” said the Springboks head coach.
“We’re still in a strong position for the Rugby World Cup draw, but we know we have five tough games ahead and a lot of hard work to do.
“The truth is, Argentina have beaten Australia, New Zealand, and the British & Irish Lions, so we’ll enjoy this victory tonight and carry that positive energy forward."
Springboks fans shared their thoughts on Erasmus' views about the game on social media.
FreddieOos2285 said:
"It was not a nice win at all. It felt worrying in the second half. How come do the springboks not slow the game down more when things arent going their way? We are way better when things are calm and composed and we can control things a lot better. Why do they want to fix a problem or a penalty by ramping up the energy? Last weeks running game was nice but we do not need to run when we are busy losing... it did feep like we were busy losing a bit at one point today."
framah8 wrote:
"So much “Rassie-matazz” talk from someone in his twilight year with the Springboks. Siya later, baas."
egteboorling shared:
"Me as a South African must give credit to #Los Pumas. They are fast becoming a #rugby force not to be taken lightly. Moving up the ladder like true champions 🏆👌💪"
Vanessa commented:
"Well done Bokke! Close and much improved play by Argentina. We also kept them in the game with our unsettled frenetic play. Not sure what's with these slow starts with our first half play? Do we need a warm-up game before the actual game to fully get in there from the start?"
Zak96_inverted_ added:
"Don't want to hear Bok fans ever complain about a ref again. Decisions always seem to go their way in the biggest matches. World cup semi final, World Cup final and now Rugby Championship decider."
Erasmus opens up on calories burned
Briefly News also reported that coach Rassie Erasmus took to social media on Saturday to open up about how nerve-wracking the two hours were while coaching the Boks against Argentina.
The South African rugby national team faced immense pressure, and Erasmus shared the toll the job takes on him.
Source: Briefly News
