Rassie Erasmus and SA Rugby find themselves in World Rugby's dock over the former's viral video in which he painstakingly took to task the match officials after the first Test between the Springboks and the British and Irish Lions.
Erasmus produced 26 video clips in which he highlighted match officials' errors and inconsistencies‚ while also lamenting the communication and debriefing shortfalls in coaches and referees' post- match engagement.
World Rugby clearly believes that the existing channels for a coaches and referees debrief are adequate but that was a point bemoaned by Erasmus before his play‚ pause‚ rewind routine last week. “Having conducted a full review of all the available information‚ World Rugby is concerned that individuals from both teams have commented on the selection and/or performance of match officials‚” the statement continued.
In their statement they insinuate rather haughtily Erasmus should know better. “World Rugby has reminded the management of both teams of the importance of this area and their obligations regarding the values of the sport.
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