The former coach came under fire from international media outlets and coaches, which was to be expected, but now John Smit has weighed in.
The former coach came under fire from international media outlets, as well as Warren Gatland, who coached the Lions on their recent tour to our shores.
“It’s hard to defend him. The way he has approached this is not right,” Smit explained. “Are you telling me Rassie is the only coach frustrated by a call that has gone the wrong way? Something has to be done. There has to be a line that has to be drawn, and he is making it difficult for his team. It’s made us, as a rugby team, so easy to dislike.”Gone are the days when we were a popular ‘second side’ and you’ll be hard-pressed to find many from abroad who will root for the Boks.
Speaking on condition of anonymity, a prominent rugby boss said: “We are sick of it. It has to stop now, he has gone too far.”The two-match suspension handed down by World Rugby may not be the end of Rassie’s punishment. It’s been reported that it’s a temporary measure and the sport’s governing body is seriously considering taking the matter further.
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