Erasmus responds to Foster's view on epic battle between Springboks and Ireland

Foster is not thinking about who his All Black side could face in a knockout game , with the possibility of it being either South Africa, Scotland or Ireland.

2023 Rugby World Cup Pool A, OL Stadium, Lyon 29/9/2023

Springboks Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus has taken issue with AB coach Ian Foster on what type of rugby game is a better watch. Foster was critical of some elements of the epic Ireland win over South Africa referencing that the ball was only in play for 27 minutes. 

Speaking after his side's win 14 try win over the Azzurri, Foster went on to compare New Zealand's facile game to Ireland's win over South Africa last weekend. Foster suggested that his side's win over Italy was a better spectacle than the bruising affair between Ireland and the Springboks.