SA Rugby's Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus opens about about South Africa, its people and his love for the nation.
Rassie Erasmus has always been vocal about his love of country and he has once again spoken passionately about South Africa, the people and the Springboks ahead of Sunday’sThe Springboks will clash against 2023 Rugby World Cup hosts France in a last eight encounter at the Stade de France in Paris on Sunday and Rassie Erasmus has had a lot to say in the lead-up to the big game.
From accusing France of ‘simulation’ to claiming that he knows for certain that injured Les Bleus captain Antoine Dupont will start even though the French team had not been named yet.Rassie Erasmus, a former Springbok player and head coach, said the experience of playing against France in Marseille 11 months ago had prepared them well for the challenge ahead this weekend.
“To get a red card and be in the game in the last three or four minutes was something I hope will help us on Sunday because many of the players here were involved in that match. In my whole rugby and coaching career it was probably one of the most intense and delightful situations to be in and I am pretty sure Sunday is going to be the same.”
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