Boks, beach and braai: Rassie and his Bald Squad let their hair down in Perth ahead of Australia Test
Rassie Erasmus and his Springbok management team enjoyed a beach day and braai in Perth before turning their attention to Sunday’s Test against Australia.
Following their grueling Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series against New Zealand, which they won 3-1, Springbok leader Rassie Erasmus and his management team opted for a well-deserved break in Perth. The team embraced the local lifestyle by enjoying a beach day, a braai, Afrikaans music and strong camaraderie. Scrum coach Daan Human handled the braai, while another team member attempted to emulate the Aussies on a stand-up paddle board, only to end up taking an unexpected plunge into the water.
Erasmus shared a video of the incident with a caption that read: “Some of us stay South African, others try to be local in a foreign country”. Despite the break, the Boks remain focused on their upcoming Test against Australia at Optus Stadium on Sunday. Erasmus is set to name his team on Tuesday, with some changes anticipated. Australia will be eager to disrupt the South Africans' momentum as they aim to spoil the celebration and bring the Springboks down from their current winning streak.
The unusual late Sunday kick-off for South African audiences is being marketed as a premier sporting event in Perth, leading up to the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
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