Rassie explains how Boks kept discipline intact

South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus explained how the Springboks maintained strong discipline during their 66-7 Nations Championship victory over Italy. The Springboks conceded only five penalties compared to Italy's 10, with Italy also receiving a yellow card for Muhamed Hasa. Erasmus emphasized that the squad worked extensively behind the scenes, alongside former referee Jaco Peyper, to align their play with World Rugby's laws on tackle heights and breakdown regulations.

Erasmus noted that avoiding unforced and avoidable penalties allowed South Africa to dominate territory and build the scoreboard. Although the Springboks conceded more penalties in the second half, Erasmus credited Italy's improved possession and strong scrummaging rather than a lapse in his team's defensive focus.