Rassie Erasmus defends Manie Libbok's after the flyhalf was subjected to online abuse for missing a kick that let to the Springboks' demise.
Rassie Erasmus has jumped to Manie Libbok’s defence after the flyhalf was subjected to online abuse for missing a kick that let to the Springboks’ demise against Argentina.
That said, when he was afforded an opportunity to snatch a dramatic win in the final minute — when Argentina was pinged for not rolling away — with a regulation penalty attempt right in front. “I don’t think the game should have come down to the wire, with one man kicking it over. There were lots of opportunities where we lost the ball in lineouts, giving away penalties in their 22.
“We did start well. I am always nervous when we start so well. We tend to be a team that counter-attacks from behind. We should have put them away from that start,” Rassie Erasmus explained further. “Argentina deserved the win. They played better on the day than us. It’s nice pressure on us again now. There’s a lot that we didn’t achieve today.”HOW WOULD YOU RATE THIS BOK PERFORMANCE?
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