Springboks Celebrate Landmark Win Against All Blacks in Wellington
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus expressed his delight after the team's historic 43-10 victory over the All Blacks in Wellington on Saturday night. Despite this major achievement, Erasmus emphasized the importance of staying grounded as they prepare for their upcoming fixtures against Argentina in the Rugby Championship.
This victory marks the third consecutive Test match at Sky Stadium where the Springboks remain undefeated, following a win in 2018 and a draw in 2019. Additionally, it represents the All Blacks' largest defeat in their history, propelling the Springboks back to the summit of the world rankings and securing the Freedom Cup for the second consecutive year.
“We are pleased with the performance and the way the guys who didn’t play prepared this team for what to expect,” Erasmus noted.
He further acknowledged the contributions of players who had an opportunity to shine: “It was certainly pleasing to see how these players raised their hands and demonstrated that they can perform at this level.” However, he did raise concerns regarding injuries to key players Lood de Jager and Aphelele Fassi, whose extent remains uncertain.
Erasmus commended the unwavering support from Springbok fans, expressing pride in the team's ability to make the nation proud, particularly with a revamped backline. He stressed that rekindling belief within the team was paramount and acknowledged the formidable challenge posed by upcoming matches against Argentina, who recently edged out Australia 28-26.
“As a team, we want our people to believe in us because we see and feel what they do for us,
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