In the recent Rugby Championship clash where the Springboks triumphed over Australia 33-7, one moment stood out—a perfectly executed lineout move that led to Siya Kolisi scoring the opening try. But this wasn’t just any set play; it was a brilliant throwback to old-school rugby, and head coach Rassie Erasmus is finally revealing the inspiration behind it.
Erasmus, known for his tactical ingenuity, didn’t invent this move on the fly. Instead, he resurrected a strategy from his own playing days. The play unfolded with Bongi Mbonambi throwing a long ball to flanker Ben-Jason Dixon, who swiftly passed it to Eben Etzebeth.
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