Former England and British & Irish Lions coach Clive Woodward has again hit out at SA Rugby's director of rugby Rassie Erasmus. Earlier in the week, Woodward suggested that Erasmus take a backseat and allow Springbok head coach Jacques Nienaber to take full control of the team's management reigns. "Erasmus is still coaching the team in all but name, but that's not his job. Then, on Tuesday, Erasmus took a sarcastic swipe at Woodward, who received a knighthood for his contribution to rugby. "Erasmus is proving to be a bad distraction for South Africa while Warren Gatland has been statesmanlike as he prepares a squad looking to close out the series.

Source: News 24 July 29, 2021 09:43 UTC