Irate Erasmus Rubbishes Rennie’s ‘Walking Around’ Claims at Scrums

Irate Erasmus rubbishes Rennie’s ‘walking around’ claims at scrums

CAPE TOWN, Aug 29 : South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus has hit back at claims by his New Zealand counterpart Dave Rennie that the Springbok scrum is illegally "walking around" and pushing straight to gain an advantage at the set piece that has become a key weapon for them.The Springboks edged a tense second te

Erasmus calls Rennie barbs over Springbok scrumming 'nonsense'

Although the world champion Springboks dominated large portions of the game, they failed to exert their customary supremacy in the scrums –- despite a late switch of their starting and back-up front rows. All Blacks coach Rennie hailed an improved performance by his New Zealand forwards, and praised Australian referee Angus Gardner for his policing of the set piece. "The scrums were better tonight. I think Angus was pretty strong around setting …

Springboks' Rassie Erasmus hits back at All Blacks scrum claims with a few choice expletives

Rassie Erasmus has launched a furious defence of the Springboks’ scrum, dismissing suggestions they deliberately “walked around” at the set-piece and firing back at the All Blacks’ complaints after South Africa’s 33-26 victory.

Furious Rassie drops f-bomb as All Blacks coach accuses Springboks of illegal scrummaging

Dave Rennie has revealed the All Blacks' plan to seek clarity from the officials about the Springboks' scrummaging tactics during the second Test in Cape Town.

Rassie Erasmus slams Dave Rennie's 'nonsense' after All Blacks accusations

Springboks head coach Rassie Erasmus has hit back at All Blacks boss Dave Rennie after he complained about the legality of the hosts' scrum.