Rassie Erasmus: South Africa back on track after shocking All Blacks

South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus had exaggeratedly suggested he could be looking for a new job if his side had lost to the All Blacks on Saturday, instead a 36-34 win showed his team were moving the right way towards next year’s Rugby World Cup.

Rassie Erasmus: South Africa back on track after shocking All Blacks
Mon, 17 Sep, 2018 - 11:39

By Greg Stutchbury

South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus had exaggeratedly suggested he could be looking for a new job if his side had lost to the All Blacks on Saturday, instead a 36-34 win showed his team were moving the right way towards next year’s Rugby World Cup.

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