Former flank Francois Louw has hit back at critics of the forward-heavy Springbok replacements' bench, called the 'Bomb Squad'.
The so-called Springbok ‘Bomb Squad’ has again come under fire by critics in Europe. Picture: Steve Haag Sports/Gallo Images
World Cup-winning former Springbok Francois Louw has slammed the vitriol surrounding the Springbok Bomb Squad, calling the debate “absurd”., emerged after Rassie Erasmus fielded a 7-1 bench in a victory for the world champions against Scotland at Murrayfield. “Next, we’re going to hear we can’t pick Cheslin Kolbe because he’s too fast or Makazole Mapimpi because he’s too good,” the 76-Test Louw quipped toReflecting on his role in the original Bomb Squad in 2019, the 39-year-old finds the criticism ridiculous: “Where in the world did anyone come up with the argument that it’s unfair because ‘you’re too big’?Rassie’s mind games ahead of England Test: Who’ll run out for Boks?Louw also noted that similar tactics have been overlooked when used by other...
“It looked impressive seeing all those forwards go in, making you think, ‘wow, it’s South Africa, we’ve got a solid group.’” Regarding claims that the Bomb Squad is unfair and has altered the game, Louw disagrees. “It’s a tactic that works … South Africa finds ways to win. The best teams do, regardless of the method,” he insists.This story first appeared on sarugbymag.co.za. It is republished here with permission. For the original story click
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