There was relief in the Springbok camp after their narrow first Test win against Ireland at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.
The Bok boss admitted there was relief in the camp after the team were able to snap a three-game losing streak.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus said the monkey wasn’t quite off their back despite the current Bok player and coaching group finally breaking their duck with a first win over Ireland since coming together in 2018.at Loftus on Saturday night, but it was a game of close margins and with a few calls going their way they were able to emerge with the victory.
“There were instances where they came back so strongly and if they didn’t have one or two big injuries the game would have been much tighter.“I wouldn’t say it’s a monkey off our back but it’s a really good competitive opponent, who are number two in the world, and any day they can step up and beat you and be number one.”and they will need to improve, as Ireland will be desperate to bounce back and draw the series in Durban.
“But I thought there were some brilliant moments and also some awful moments which we know we have to work on. I can’t talk for Ireland, but I know they are a class team. They will come out firing to draw the series next week in Durban.
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