Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus says the squad has emerged from the recent block of Test matches in good shape, with only prop Ox Nche and lock Franco Mostert unavailable for next weekend’s Rugby Championship opener against Argentina in Buenos Aires.
Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus believes the South Africa will be at their peak throughout Rugby's Greatest Rivalry tour because of effective workload management.
Rassie Erasmus insists the Springboks are fully focused on next weekend's clash with Argentina, despite a highly anticipated Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series against the All Blacks waiting in the wings.
While Springbok legend Victor Matfield admits pressure for places in Rassie Erasmus' team is increasing, he is confident captain Siya Kolisi will be able to hang onto his spot for the forseeable future.
All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie believes Springbok counterpart Rassie Erasmus is one rugby's most innovative coaches and says he has done a fantastic job in making them the best side in the world.
Former All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has praised Rassie Erasmus' selection policy, saying the Springboks have been "clever" in balancing continuity with player rotation, before giving his prediction for the upcoming series against New Zealand.