DEVASTATING DEPTH: Circumstance made Loftus one of Rassie’s best wins
The South African Springboks secured a victory against Scotland, with coach Rassie Erasmus praised for his tactical depth and ability to manage experimental lineups. Scotland coach Gregor Townsend acknowledged the Springboks' status as the world's best team despite the loss.
Why it matters
The match highlights the strategic evolution of international rugby and the depth of the South African squad under Erasmus's leadership.
Scotland coach Gregor Townsend didn’t hesitate for an instant when he was asked at the post-match press conference if he thought the Springboks deserved their status as the world’s best team and he also didn’t have to think too hard over why he said that.
“Yes,” was his unambiguous answer before he continued. “They showed again today that they have huge depth. They won a number of games in November when they were down to 14 men and they found a way to win today. I would like to think they knew they were up against a serious opponent today, but credit must go to them for finding a way to win.”
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