Rassie Erasmus’ RWC mind games. Images from Instagram@coolstorybru_za
WATCH – Springboks’ Rassie Erasmus’ RWC mind games explained
‘A pure genius’ – Springboks gaffer Rassie Erasmus has been making all sorts of headlines in the backdrop of his 2023 RWC mind games.
Rassie Erasmus’ RWC mind games. Images from Instagram@coolstorybru_za
The Springboks have been bullish in their 2023 Rugby World Cup campaign, winning 13 games from 14, only losing to Ireland in the pool stage.
Undoubtedly, the Springboks have managed to wow fans with their unmatched flair and moments of brilliance from several players, including Makazole Mapimpi, Cheslin Kolbe and Handre Pollard.
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2023 RUGBY WORLD CUP TRIUMPH
The Springboks are topping trends after they knocked out England in the sem-finals to set a date with the All Blacks in the final. However, in the backdrop of their illustrious campaign, Rassie Erasmus’ RWC mind games have been partly credited to their triumph.
The South African rugby gaffer has been dubbed the Great Tactician due to his mind games that have often played out well. Undoubtedly, some of his mind games have even thrust him into the top trends.
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SPRINGBOKS’ RASSIE ERASMUS’ RWC MIND GAMES EXPLAINED
Let’s dive into some of the alleged mind games that have often thrust the Boks gaffer into the top trends.
ONLY FOLLOWING SCOTLAND AHEAD OF THE RWC
Ahead of the Rugby World Cup, he only followed the Scotland Rugby team on X, formerly Twitter. Of interest is that Scotland was the team to square off with Boks in their World Cup opener. Undoubtedly, this puzzled many, and he was dragged for that at some point.
USING 7V LIGHTS FOR COMMUNICATION
Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Nienaber used ‘robot-like’ lights from the coaching box for communication. Using the 7v lights surprised everyone, thrusting the Springboks into the trends.
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DELAYING THE NAMING OF THE SQUAD
Ahead of France’s clash in the quarter-finals, the Springboks gaffer delayed the naming of the squad. No doubt, in the previous games, Rassie Erasmus announced the team earlier in the week, but ahead of the France clash, he named the team on a Friday.
To make matters worse, he named the squad and kept his formation under wraps, leaving many to guess.
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NAMING OPPONENTS’ SQUADS AHEAD OF CLASH
Ahead of the Springboks semi-final showdown with England, the Springboks gaffer named a possible England squad to square off with the Boks. No doubt his gesture was said to be rude and one of the most bizarre mind games.
What will be Rassie Erasmus’ mind games ahead of the All Blacks clash in the final?
