England not fit enough for defensive system

Rassie Erasmus: England not fit enough for defensive system
Rassie Erasmus, the South Africa coach, has questioned England’s fitness ahead of Saturday’s meeting at Twickenham, suggesting their late lapses could be due to an inability to maintain the intense blitz defence.
Rassie Erasmus knows England coach Steve Borthwick ‘is a bit under pressure’
England are playing to avoid a fifth successive defeat when they host the all-conquering back-to-back world champions.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus makes 12 changes to the squad ahead of England clash
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus makes 12 changes, including the return of a star after three years, ahead of the match against England on Saturday, 16 November 2024.
South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus expects aerial attack from struggling England
Whatever else South Africa are expecting from England, it’s not a surprise. The Springboks head coach Rassie Erasmus says they picked the team three weeks ago, during a training camp in Jersey. Nothing he’s seen in the way England played against New Zealand and Australia seems to have changed his mind.
Rassie Erasmus knows Steve Borthwick is ‘a bit under pressure’ in heavyweight duel between England and South Africa
Rassie Erasmus insists Steve Borthwick is a coach under pressure as South Africa look to inflict further misery on England at Twickenham tomorow (5.40). England are playing to avoid a fifth successive defeat when they host the all-conquering back-to-back ...
Rassie Erasmus feels for under-pressure Steve Borthwick
South Africa's Rassie Erasmus is preparing to face an England team and head coach feeling the pressure after four defeats on the spin, and said the Springboks are at a disadvantage ahead of Saturday's game due to their six day turnaround.
Steve Borthwick denies pressure is affecting him after Rassie Erasmus jibe
Steve Borthwick denied the pressure of England’s losing run is affecting him after Springboks boss Rassie Erasmus suggested that he may feel like a gun is against his head.
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Rassie reveals how he thinks England will take on the Boks
All of England’s four straight losses have been by seven points or less, so the Boks could be in for a big challenge against the hosts on Saturday.
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Springboks: Rassie Erasmus reveals why he rolled the dice with Manie Libbok after World Cup horror show
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Springboks look to inflict more pain on England as ‘antagonism’ simmers
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Springboks team v England: Shocks aplenty as Rassie Erasmus makes 12 changes, including recall for powerhouse forward after three-year absence
Springboks head coach Rassie Erasmus has recalled his big hitters for their Autumn Nations Series clash with England at ...
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Springbok boss Erasmus expects ‘determined’ England
South Africa supremo Rassie Erasmus expects the world champions to face an England team determined to ease the pressure ...
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Six day turnaround for Boks is tough — Rassie Erasmus
The Boks and England have triumphed three times each in their last six games, but three of the last four have gone the way of ...
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Wayne Barnes praises Springboks ‘inventiveness’ despite Rassie Erasmus’ ‘calculated and vindictive attack’ on Nic Berry
Former Test referee Wayne Barnes hailed the Springboks for their ability to find loopholes in the game’s laws, despite it ...
England v South Africa team news LIVE: Freddie Steward starts as hosts make four changes for Twickenham clash
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