Rassie pours cold water on rumours of Ireland move: 'I am not following Jacques'
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Rassie Erasmus, the Bok coaching guru who divides opinion: 'I'm a quiet, uncomplicated person'
South African director of rugby Rassie Erasmus describes himself in his biography as "a quiet, uncomplicated person" and he is far from the extrovert many perceive him to be.
'Friends say Ireland are our bogey team' - says Rassie Erasmus
World-ranked number one Ireland have won the last two, and four of the last six games against South Africa, but that record doesn't stop the Springboks being made slight favourites for Saturday night’s Paris blockbuster.
Much like himself, Kleyn says there's no free ride for Pollard into Springbok team
Much like he had to prove himself to Springbok supporters after switching allegiance, so does Jean Kleyn believe Handre Pollard's pedigree alone isn't enough to see him coming straight back into the national team.
Springbok coach Nienaber has tricks up his sleeve, says Ireland scrumhalf
Ireland scrumhalf Conor Murray has warned his teammates that if there is one thing he knows about South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber from his time at Munster, it is to expect the unexpected.
Erasmus adamant Pollard won't play against Ireland, Etzebeth in contention
Out-half Handre Pollard will not play for South Africa against Ireland, says Springboks director of rugby Rassie Erasmus, while lock Eben Etzebeth is on course for the World Cup Pool B clash in Paris on Saturday.
Bok coach rubbishes any early focus on Ireland because of Romanian stroll: 'It's disrespectful'
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber poured cold water on any thoughts that he and his troops were keeping tabs on Ireland while concurrently focusing on dealing with Sunday's less strenuous assignment against Romania in Bordeaux.
Jacques Nienaber proud of Springboks defence ahead of Ireland clash in Paris
South Africa's defence will be one of the key challenges Ireland will need to overcome in Saturday's blockbuster Rugby World Cup pool stage clash, with Springboks head coach Jacques Nienaber highlighting the pride they take in their defensive structure.