Rassie: Springboks proud to have been part of Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series
The Bok coach said the series had intrigue on and off the field, which was 'great for the game'.
Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus expressed pride in the team's participation in the inaugural Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series, even though they only secured a 3-1 victory, winning the final game against the All Blacks 43-28 at Baltimore. This marked South Africa's third consecutive triumph over New Zealand, following a win at Ellis Park and a victory in Cape Town.
Erasmus praised Kurt-Lee Arendse's game-changing try, which he believed turned the tide, stating it was his 100th match in charge of the Springboks. The All Blacks trailed 43-21 in the final 15 minutes before scoring a consolation try. Erasmus emphasized the significance of the series as the first proper tour between the two rugby powerhouses since New Zealand's 1996 victory in South Africa.
He highlighted the intrigue surrounding the series both on and off the field, mentioning the media and public debates about scrum legality, which added to the series' appeal. Erasmus expressed his belief that the series was a success for the game and for both nations, regardless of the final result.
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