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Rassie: Boks weren’t perfect

Rassie Erasmus was pleased with the Springboks' 66-7 win against Italy but says they must raise their game against France and Ireland.

Published: Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 3:28 PM
Rassie: Boks weren’t perfect
Key Things to Know
  • Rassie Erasmus stated the Springboks must improve despite their 66-7 victory over Italy.
  • South Africa led 45-0 at halftime in Turin before introducing several substitutes in the second half.
  • Erasmus emphasized that the team needs to raise its level to compete against France and Ireland.
The Story in 60 Seconds

South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus stated the Springboks were not perfect during their 66-7 victory over Italy in Turin on Saturday. Despite leading 45-0 at halftime, Erasmus noted that the team must improve significantly to remain competitive in upcoming matches against France and Ireland.

Erasmus expressed satisfaction with integrating younger talent like Morné van den Berg, Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, and Cameron Hanekom alongside veteran players. He acknowledged that resting key stars like Eben Etzebeth and Cheslin Kolbe contributed to a slight loss of rhythm in the second half.

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