Rassie praises Springboks’ ‘grind’ after Argentina hit out
'It wasn't perfect, but it was what we expected.'
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus was content with his team's performance in the challenging match against Argentina, describing it as a hard-fought victory. Despite their struggles on the attack, the Boks secured a narrow 17-10 win against a strong Argentine side missing several regular players. The game featured just three tries in total, with the Boks scoring one each in the first half and Cameron Hanekom adding the lone score for South Africa in the second half.
Erasmus acknowledged the disjointed nature of the Boks' performance due to several players returning from injury, but praised their defensive efforts and disciplined approach. He highlighted the importance of their attacking game, which needs improvement, but expressed satisfaction with the win and the team's ability to grind out a result under pressure.
Erasmus also commended the Argentine players' passion and the intimidating atmosphere they created, which made the contest feel like a World Cup playoff match.
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