Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has vowed to shake up his team after their 24-17 loss to New Zealand at Eden Park. This defeat has led many to speculate about Rassie Erasmus Springboks’ changes in the upcoming matches. South Africa went 0-14 down early, gifting the All Blacks two soft tries that proved decisive. Erasmus admitted his players failed to control key moments and paid the price.
“There were many things we did wrong, mainly giving them 14 points and still thinking you are going to win,”
Social Media Insight into Pressure
After the game, Erasmus also took to social media with a message reflecting the tension of the clash.
Sharing a heart rate screenshot, he wrote: “Does not help to pretend to be calm in the coaches box!! Your heart does not lie.”
The post drew nearly 70,000 views, showing the public interest in how the coach handles high-pressure contests.
Changes Ahead for Wellington
Erasmus confirmed that some players would pay the price for errors, while others impressed off the bench. He highlighted Cobus Reinach’s control at the breakdown, Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu’s spark in attack, and Ethan Hooker’s aerial strength.
“Before this game, we thought we would have more or less the same team next week. But we will make a few changes,” Erasmus said.
Must-Win Clash Next
The Springboks sit with two defeats from three matches in the Rugby Championship. Their Round Four rematch with the All Blacks in Wellington has become a must-win if they are to keep hopes of retaining their title alive.
