Jacques Nienaber hints Rassie Erasmus’ rant allowed Springboks to focus on rugby

Rassie Erasmus, pictured, took the focus off the Springboks ahead of their second-Test win over the British and Irish Lions (Steve Haag/PA)

Jacques Nienaber has hinted Rassie Erasmus’ social media rant allowed South Africa to focus on squaring the British and Irish Lions series out of the spotlight.

The Springboks battered the Lions 27-9 in Cape Town to level the series at one win apiece, and tee up a decisive third Test next Saturday.