Erasmus: Ireland won’t leapfrog All Blacks

South Africa boss Rassie Erasmus has backed New Zealand to end the year as the world’s top-ranked Test team despite pressure from Ireland.

Erasmus: Ireland won’t leapfrog All Blacks
Fri, 02 Nov, 2018 - 05:40

By Nick Purewal

South Africa boss Rassie Erasmus has backed New Zealand to end the year as the world’s top-ranked Test team despite pressure from Ireland.

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