Rassie on why Manie gets ‘second chance’
Rassie Erasmus has backed Manie Libbok to rise to the challenge against England on Saturday, but if not, the Springboks have “security” on the bench in Handre Pollard.
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Rassie Erasmus has backed Manie Libbok to rise to the challenge against England on Saturday, but if not, the Springboks have “security” on the bench in Handre Pollard.
Rassie Erasmus believes fitness will be key to victory at Twickenham on Saturday, with the Springboks able to capitalise on England’s trend of fading at the death.
The boys have no doubt that this Bok 23 will do the business at ‘the home of rugby’.
Head coach Steve Borthwick has made four changes to the England starting XV to face the world champion Springboks at Twickenham on Saturday.
Rassie Erasmus said prop Wilco Louw has the opportunity at Twickenham on Saturday to stake a claim as an understudy to two-time Springbok world champion Frans Malherbe.
Rassie Erasmus said a short turnaround week necessitated a new-look Springbok lineup for Saturday’s Test against a ‘desperate’ England side in London.
Head of athletic performance Andy Edwards has provided insight into the raw intensity and unique culture that drives the world champion Springboks.
Tighthead prop Wilco Louw will play his first Test since 2021 in a Springbok starting XV which shows 12 changes against England at Twickenham on Saturday.
Prop Ellis Genge says the disappointment of last year’s World Cup semi-final defeat to South Africa will motivate England when the teams clash at Twickenham on Saturday.
Eben Etzebeth reels in Scotland star Duhan van der Merwe in an incredible feat of speed and strength that typified the Springbok defence in a four-tries-to-nil win at Murrayfield.