South Africa vs New Zealand: Rassie Erasmus urges Springboks to risk more as All Blacks series finale looms in Baltimore
South Africa's rugby coach Rassie Erasmus is encouraging his team to adopt a more expansive, risk-taking style for the final Test match against New Zealand in Baltimore. The Springboks currently lead the series 2-1 and aim to secure a 3-1 victory.
Why it matters
This series represents a rare and significant international rugby event hosted on US soil, highlighting the sport's efforts to expand its global footprint.
After a flat beginning, South Africa finally spread their wings in the Test series against New Zealand in Tests two and three, and head coach Rassie Erasmus wants his side to fly high in the finale on US soil. <p>The Springboks, from 1-0 down, seek to win the series 3-1 on Saturday at the home of the NFL's Baltimore Ravens, while the All Blacks are hoping to square the first traditional series between them in 30 years.</p><p>South Africa scored one try in the first Test which they lost, three tries in the second Test which they won, and four in last weekend's third Test where they were at their most expansive yet.</p><ul><li><strong><a href="https://www.skysports.com/rugby-union/news/12321/13582037/south-africa-29-24-new-zealand-springboks-edge-thriller-to-take-2-1-series-lead-in-soweto">Springboks edge All Blacks in thriller to take series lead</a></strong></li><li><strong><a href="https://www.skysports.com/rugby-union/news/12321/13569639/new-zealands-tour-of-south-africa-to-be-shown-live-on-sky-sports-as-part-of-new-five-year-sanzaar-deal">New Zealand's tour of South Africa live on Sky Sports</a></strong></li><li><strong>Not got Sky?
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