England expect Boks to bring big hits & clever wits
England are ready for scheming from South Africa at the Stade de France on Saturday night [8pm kick-off] but believe the World Cup will be decided in other areas.
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Bok scrumhalf Cobus Reinach victim of death threat, says Rassie Erasmus
According to a social media post from Springbok director of rugby Rassie Erasmus, scrumhalf Cobus Reinach, who started in the 29-28 Rugby World Cup quarter-final win over France on Saturday, has been the target of a death threat.
Appointment of criticised referee to be welcomed by both England and SA, says Erasmus
PRESLES COURCELLES, France : The appointment of referee Ben O’Keeffe for a second successive South Africa knockout game at the World Cup will be welcomed by their semi-final opponents England as well, Springboks Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus said on Tuesday.
Rassie Erasmus says South Africa do not buy in to criticism of opponents England
Rassie Erasmus insists South Africa will not be lulled into complacency by the negativity surrounding the ability of World Cup semi-final opponents England.
Player safety is priority for South Africa after HIA calls, insists Rassie Erasmus
South Africa’s director of rugby, Rassie Erasmus, says he and his coaching team called for multiple head injury assessments during the second half of Sunday’s quarter-final triumph against France because “there is life after rugby” and they are serious about prioritising the safety of their players whatever is at stake in the match.
South Africa success comes on the back of lessons learnt in France last year-Erasmus
South Africa changed their approach for the Rugby World Cup because of lessons learnt when they were in France last year and lost a bruising test in Marseille, the country's director of rugby Rassie Erasmus said on Monday.
'I was told I couldn't sit there': Rassie was asked to move from subs bench against Scotland
Paris - SA Rugby director of rugby Rassie Erasmus admitted he was asked to leave the substitutes bench during the South Africa/Scotland game in Marseille on 10 September.
Rassie says Boks delighted for flag reprieve: 'We're glad that it's in a way sorted out'
South Africa's director of rugby, Rassie Erasmus, said on Tuesday he was glad the Springboks will be able to fly their flag in this weekend's Rugby World Cup quarter-final against France.