What Rassie loves about Krappie

Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus has explained why scrumhalf Morné 'Krappie' van den Berg is a strong fit for the national side. Van den Berg retained the starting No 9 jersey for Friday's Nations Championship Test against France in Paris, following a Man of the Match performance in South Africa's recent win against Italy in Turin.

Erasmus noted that the team needs a scrumhalf who moves quickly off the base to distribute cleanly to the outside backs, rather than a sniping runner. Erasmus praised Van den Berg's work ethic and competitive nature in tackles, rucks, and passing. He also confirmed that Cobus Reinach was chosen over Grant Williams on the bench because Reinach is match-hardened.