Matt Williams lavishes rare praise on Springboks coaches and warns Ireland must adapt to 'rapid changes'

Boks praised by biggest critic

Former Scotland coach Matt Williams has offered rare praise for the Springboks. The 65-year-old Australian, who has built a reputation as the Boks’ harshest critic, has often condemned Rassie Erasmus’ tactical approach. Over the years he has accused South Africa of prioritising power over creativity, relying too heavily on the Bomb Squad, and reducing rugby to a contest of scrums, mauls and kicks. MOANING MATT: Rassie’s a bully However, the outs…

Matt Williams lavishes rare praise on Springboks coaches and warns Ireland must adapt to 'rapid changes'

Former Scotland coach Matt Williams has lavished rare praise on the Springboks and warns that Ireland could fall off the pace.