Rassie Puts South Africans at Heart of Springboks Win
South Africa won 43-28 and clinched the inaugural series 3-1 as Rassie Erasmus marked his 100th Test in charge.
- On Saturday, the Springboks defeated New Zealand 43-28 in Baltimore, securing a 3-1 series victory in the inaugural Greatest Rivalry before a record crowd of more than 68,000 at Bank Stadium.
- Springbok Rassie Erasmus reached his 100th Test in charge during the victory, though he contended the game remained in balance until the final stages rather than reflecting the 15-point margin.
- Acknowledging fans at home and abroad, Erasmus stated, 'We just want to please South African people,' as expatriate supporters dominated the Baltimore crowd.
- Bok Siya Kolisi acknowledged the global fan base, saying, 'We go hard against each other, but we get along off the field,' reflecting the mutual respect between rivals.
- The series concludes with South Africa claiming the inaugural title; both teams shared a moment of prayer after the final whistle, underscoring the close competition throughout.
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The Springboks, who led the 2-1 series after the first three matches in South Africa, offered a devastating display in the second part at the M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore to ensure the victory. Springboks captain Siya Kolisi paid tribute to South African coach Rassie Erasmus after the victory: "he knows how to motivate us and, when he talks to us, reminds us of where we come from, the country we come from." "The players who are part of the grou…
Rassie puts South Africans at heart of Springboks win
The Springboks may have been thousands of kilometres from South Africa, but Rassie Erasmus had home firmly on his mind after the team’s latest victory over the All Blacks, Cape {town} Etc reports. South Africa beat New Zealand 43-28 in Baltimore on Saturday, 12 September, securing a 3-1 series victory in the inaugural Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry. The result gave the... Read more →
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