Simon Lewis: What is Rassie Erasmus playing at with ref rant?

Erasmus knew he was risking sanction from World Rugby, both personally and for the Springboks, with his criticisms of the officials appointed by the governing body.

Rassie Erasmus during the first Test. Picture: INPHO/Billy Stickland

The British & Irish Lions kept their counsel on Thursday, and why wouldn’t they?

When the opposition camp is pushing out hour-long videos online complaining about the referee two days out from the pivotal and potentially deciding game in this intriguing Test series with South Africa, there is scarcely any need to respond and stoke the braai further.