Springbok RG Snyman reveals the team's light hearted attitude towards their game-changing 'Bomb Squad' tactic.
” documentary offers a glimpse into the South African rugby team’s mindset regarding their renowned “Bomb Squad” strategy. This tactic, characterised by a bench stacked with forwards, propelled the Springboks to victory at the 2019 and 2023 Rugby World Cup.The term “Bomb Squad” originated during the 2019 World Cup when Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus and his coaches opted for a six-forward, two-back split on the bench.
Ahead of the World Cup in France, Erasmus and his successor Jacques Nienaber pushed the tactic further. Indeed, they selected an astonishing seven forwards and one back for matches against New Zealand. This bold strategy was repeated during the tournament, securing stunning back-to-back World Cup triumphs for the Boks after their victory over the All Blacks in the final.The latest “Chasing the Sun 2” trailer focuses heavily on the Bomb Squad, with lock RG Snyman offering valuable insights.
“We take that role very seriously,” Snyman says in the clip. “It’s actually if a guy gets selected in the starting lineup off the bench, we say, ‘I’m sorry man, maybe next game you will be back in the Bomb Squad’,” he added with a chuckle.Duane Vermeulen emphasizes the impact of the Bomb Squad: “They don’t call it the Bomb Squad for nothing.
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