The Springboks got back to winning ways with victory over England in an enthralling Test at Ellis Park in Johannesburg on Saturday, beating their visitors 42-39.
Having gone down to Wales in Washington DC last weekend, new Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus picked up his first success at the helm thanks to a stunning fightback after the Boks had gone 24-3 behind with less than a quarter of the match having been played.
England were quick out the blocks with three converted tries in a matter of 16 minutes through wing Mike Brown, fullback Elliot Daly and flyhalf Owen Farrell.
In addition to Farrell’s three conversions, Daly added a penalty from in excess of 60m out which gave Eddie Jones’ side a 21-point advantage which left the home crowd stunned.
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Rassie Erasmus is getting a slightly easier ride than Allister Coetzee and will be allowed to pick players for the Springboks who are based overseas and do not meet the 30-Test rule. Must be nice to be Rassie Erasmus. While strict rules were in place for his predecessor when it came to picking overseas players, Erasmus will be allowed to do so. According to a report in this weekend’s City Press, he has been given approval to “pick any player who might qualify for the Bok team, provided he gives valid reasons for that player’s selection”. Free signup to our Expat Match …just click ExpatMatch.com now !! While the 30-Test rule still applies, SA Rugby will even make exceptions for that “under certain circumstances”. The rule was implemented last season to try and stop players leaving the country, but clearSpringbok News: Erasmus will be allowed to break 30-Test rule for overseas players
