Franco Smith, the head coach of the Glasgow Warriors, humorously refuted comparisons to Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus, claiming that Erasmus's famous 'Bomb Squad' tactic was actually his original idea. Smith emphasized his unique 7-1 bench split strategy, which he believes prioritizes late-game impact players and squad rotation.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus lost out of the World Rugby Coach of the Year in stunning - and controversial fashion on Sunday evening. Image: X/@Springboks“I’m disappointed that you are comparing me with Rassie Erasmus ,” says coach who claims to be inventor of the Bomb Squad .Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus lost out of the World Rugby Coach of the Year in stunning - and controversial fashion on Sunday evening.
South African Franco Smith — who is being touted as the next head coach of the Scottish Test team — has reaffirmed his status as one of the best coaches in world rugby by guiding his Glasgow Warriors team to unprecedented success in recent months and weeks. The controversial, but highly effective 7-1 bench is the brainchild of Smith’s countryman Rassie Erasmus, who introduced the tactic to the world when he first utilised it at Test level with the Springboks.
“I’m disappointed that you are comparing me with Rassie Erasmus!” said the Warriors head coach. “I think we’ve shown over the last two-and-a-half years that he’s copying us, isn’t he?
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