Rassie Erasmus has laughed off a recurring critic of the Springboks' forward-dominated bomb squad, suggesting 'it doesn't make sense'.
This past weekend all six replacement forwards came onto the field early in the second half, and almost on cue, former Scotland rugby coach Matt Williams – who has been outspoken against the use of this tactic – again hit out at World Rugby for continuing to allow the use of a bench with this configuration.
“It is not a game for 14 forwards and nine backs. It should be relatively even; it’s never been 50/50 because we have eight forwards and seven backs , but that is not what it is.” “To be honest with you, I’ve learnt that you know the laws and the protocols and you don’t go outside of the protocols. I’ve been slapped over my wrists for doing that and then had to learn and adapt.
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