Razor dissects Rassie’s RWC plans
All Blacks coach Scott Robertson said Springbok rival Rassie Erasmus is being pragmatic and not brave by heavily rotating the world champions’ team lineups.
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All Blacks coach Scott Robertson said Springbok rival Rassie Erasmus is being pragmatic and not brave by heavily rotating the world champions’ team lineups.
MARK KEOHANE applauds the Springboks after a “fabulous day” for SA rugby Down Under, in what was also a testament to the depth that Rassie Erasmus continues to build.
Scott Barrett will return from injury for New Zealand’s Rugby Championship matches in South Africa, the All Blacks said, but the team has fitness concerns elsewhere.
The Springboks outmuscled the Wallabies to claim a bonus-point victory in the Perth rain and win back-to-back Tests in Australia for the first time in 53 years on Saturday.
Will Jordan notched a brace of tries while Damian McKenzie scored 17 points as New Zealand returned to winning ways in style against Argentina in Auckland on Saturday.
Salmaan Moerat said back-to-back wins in Australia will give the Springboks plenty of confidence for two blockbuster showdowns with New Zealand back home.
Captain Allan Alaalatoa said Australia will be better equipped to handle the physicality of the Springboks as the teams prepare for wet conditions in Perth on Saturday.
The Boks complete the double on Australia while the All Blacks bounce back to beat Argentina, according to the SARugbyMag.co.za team.
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Scott Robertson has handed his All Blacks forwards a chance for “redemption” after revamping his backline but leaving the pack nearly untouched to face Argentina this week.