Rassie Erasmus reacts to Springboks shock loss to Ireland | South Africa Press Conference

Comments from Springboks head coach Rassie Erasmus after the Ireland beat the Springboks to draw the series on Saturday, 13 July 2024 at Durban, South Africa.
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[@jeremyreid9582]

Congratulations Ireland ! You deserved to win today. You also deserve a big thank you for touring our country at the end of your season, and entertaining us with your intelligent, skilful, creative but hard rugby. Travel home safely !!! 🇿🇦 ❤️ ☘️ 🇮🇪

[@songezedabula4873]

Any team than can put up such a FIGHT needs to be respected. This from a Springbok fan. Well done Ireland 🇮🇪. By the way I was listening to the game over radio and could still feel the intensity❤

[@robertdavidson6354]

A draw is a huge LOSS, make no mistake. 3 basic errors in last 8 minutes. Kicking the ball away, van Staaden dropped ball in tackle and grubber that we took into touch tnat was going out. Time for a new captain. If this was corporate SA the share price would drop 5%

[@amandaflatherty7289]

@@robertdavidson6354 you're double world up winners....what more do you want...and Ireland are just as impressive if not better than south Africa...all they're missing is a world cup medal...but the whole world has eyes...and Ireland are officially at the top table...can they stay there like the all blacks...time will tell...and south Africa will more than likely loose one match in the rugby championship which I'm sorry to say will put Ireland on top of world rankings before not too long...

[@SmcdMcd-d2k]

I always think radio is so much better

[@maxfortuin5359]

Great game Ireland 🇮🇪 👏🏼 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 from a springbok supporter

[@Pat121V]

Ireland fan here. Huge respect for Rassie, captain Kolisi and the bokke. Helluva series. Hope to visit some day.

[@u-Dramatic_avocado5867]

Wish there was a decider game. But congrats on the win. I don’t see much difference in quality between the Boks and Ireland. You guys are relentless.

[@juicybombay3534]

ABs fan. What a game of Test rugby! Only 1 try but it was intense all throughout. Congrats Ireland for the last minute heroics. I thought the Bokkes had it, they were relentless but unfortunately came up short.

[@lerouxzeeman2452]

Congratulations Ireland! You guys played great! I'm already looking forward to a rematch!

[@annetteelliott1494]

You're welcome. Congrats from a heartbroken bok fan....❤

[@matthewnash411]

You are always welcome ❤ Saffas love the Irish

[@johncreedon7847]

Got to love Rassie. Straight talking no nonsense coach. Awesome series. Brilliant games to watch. See you next time Boks ! From 🇮🇪

[@stuartvandalen7216]

Rassie is a true sportsman and gives credit where credit is due, well done to the irish 🇿🇦

[@NolanSwiegelaar-fj9ru]

As A springboks fan...Salute To Ireland Well done...Drop kick at Last was Outstanding👏👏👏

[@stephenoflynn7770]

Thank you its great to hear fans give credit where it’s due

[@riyaadrhoda3990]

Why shock loss? As a South African I must say the headline is insulting to a great Irish team. We always knew it was going to be close. 1-1 is a fair result of a fantastic series between the top two teams in the world.

[@robbiemezzapelle1936]

Thanks ,this is why South Africa are some of the best supporters in the world, total rugby fans and great respect, 2 great team's going too battle,rugby at it's best

[@steamcarephuket707]

Yes I was also pondering the headline - a shock to whom ? Very tight at the top between 1 and 4 in the rankings, and last weeks win was 7 points at altitude. Maybe the shock is that the Boks were winning at 79 minutes and didnt win the game. But hey, that same man Frawley hit a drop from same place in the pitch to win the Champions Cup final, and he missed by half a meter. I am happy for him that he has banished any nightmares about that miss tonight. Anyways I digress - it is no shock to me that we managed to win 1 of the 2 tests. The series lived up to its billing, 2 absolutely gruelling tests, defensive masterclasses by both sides, and each team prevailing in one test where they played with just a bit more cohesion than the opposition. And so the story continues .......

[@Hardboiledeggandtoast]

SA were fantastic love watching them but ireland were a different class tonight Rugby wins ❤

[@jeremyreid9582]

Agreed. All intelligent rugby fans knew that this game was going to be another tough match between the two currently highest ranking teams. ❤️🇮🇪

[@rvlng7265]

they were overall better yesterday, not much of a shock to me

[@Mike-ym6rl]

As previously mentioned, the top four teams are equally skilled. The team that commits the fewest errors on the day emerges as the winner. Congratulations to Ireland!

[@denisoconnell8745]

Great manager, loves rising in a run into a match but always humble in both victory and defeat after a match. Great rivalry going, look forward to the next one. From an IE Fan

[@johnmc3862]

Always humble in defeat, are you joking?

[@Bazx64]

Fair play Rassie. Delighted as an Irish man.

[@petercassidy8036]

Word for word what I was about to say, thank you!

[@readesiun988]

Respect always to Rassie, we always loved you in Ireland and still do, thank you South Africa for hosting us on a fantastic series, two magnificent tests with our boys showing the World why Rugby is the best game in the world. Love SA from Ire

[@StandswithafistPiper]

I'm sure there are a few bad ones but I've never met an Irish person I didn't like - Springbok fan here - well done Ireland

[@BoomsRiddico4868]

All the saffas here a bit obsessed with Rassie! More credit has to be given to Farrell! Depleted side, guys playing out of position, fifth in line scrum half etc etc. He was the brains this time imo

[@subbie5498]

player injuries isn't an excuse

[@imntg6649]

Indeed and that was why he got coach of the year and not Erasmus

[@ynwa9885]

@@subbie5498how is it an excuse if they won? Credit has to be given to Farrell for winning in SA with a depleted team. That’s fair

[@1brendanSugrue]

We loved him at Munster.

[@subbie5498]

@@ynwa9885 good win i don't mind ireland they're a great side

[@timvieira420]

Congratulations to Ireland this time around. The story continues what an amazing duel going forward. Top Class

[@aidan-ator7844]

I love how the comment section is focused on what a legend rassie is.

[@livingstonendhlovu993]

I think a lot of the stuff is made up 😂😂

[@grahamrees2881]

They're jokes bordering on piss-takes à la Chuck Norris.

[@foreignwarren7361]

2 back to back WC wins bru, what else does he need to do? 😂

[@riverwolf654]

Super performance Ireland 💚.

[@jonnywalker5361]

Fair play Rassie. Very humble 🇮🇪 ❤🇿🇦

[@FAILED00CREATION]

Siya comes of like a gent every time I'm Irish and I feel I could follow that man to hell and back

[@seanspencer6727]

He's a gent off the pitch but a monstrous presence on the pitch!

[@kelbatt7729]

Hes a little bit up himself

[@rosscoogan3339]

He’s a class act humble in victory or defeat, a few fans could learn from him

[@mthunziphakathi4215]

​@@kelbatt7729you just don't like him. His' background moulded a nice guy, and if you can't tell he is a softly spoken person naturally then sorry for you.

[@cateym]

Yes, he is very charismatic.

[@capetonian3005]

Incredible game by Ireland. As a bok fan I feel we lost that game in the first half. Ireland were completely switched on and we looked like we were living in the Johannesburg win…. We can do better. Kom bokke werk hard en wys dat julle die land se support verdien! Ons glo in julle!

[@Eddie36144]

Very fair reaction from Rassie, Ireland deserved the win overall. Tight margins, very similar to last week.

[@fanore8109]

Respect to you Rassie 👍👍 2 class teams . Ireland fan

[@charliebannon5489]

Fair play to all you SA fans commenting here. You're good people. I watched the match in a pub in Malta with a SA fan. We never met before, but he was great fun and gracious.

[@tommccarthy4477]

So cool to hear Kolisi and Rassie switching languages effortlessly...would love to watch a game down there some time. Gracious fans, rugby obessed...aerial view of Durban was stunning. Better start saving!

[@stephenlouwbiokineticist4127]

Well done Ireland from a South African.

[@fonz114]

Oh my God,, a rare SA, gracious in defeat. I've only heard stories about people like you, I thought it was a myth 😂😂😂😂

[@muttznuttz2972]

@@fonz114 get a grip ffs! There's praise from SA fans all over the internet! Cop on ya absolute feckin' melt!

[@stephenlouwbiokineticist4127]

@@fonz114 🤣🤣🤣

[@Anpuca24]

Perfect result one each to the 2 best teams in the world rassi smiled and praised Ireland for their win and we praised them for their win brilliant display by both teams

[@MichaelCarry-gj4wm]

Ireland is an insane island , 5.5 million and rugby is probably 4th or 5th most popular sport

[@johnmc3862]

7 million including N.I.

[@seanspencer6727]

6 million, a tenth of SA...​@@johnmc3862

[@MaryHarry-hh4pq]

4th

[@Just.living.2024]

Seriously? I thought rugby was like your number 1 sport. What's your national sport there?

[@dazzyboy33]

Gaelic games football and hurling​@@Just.living.2024

[@edward4258]

Rassie was once caught speeding on the highway. The same day they changed the speed limit to 160kph.

[@HeidiHeidi-mh9ct]

When Rassie's phone ring in the theater, they pause the movie

[@SJ.77]

yawn

[@Tellemore]

Hardly a shock loss considering both teams are very close in the last few games that played against each other

[@kidMclean]

Some people seem to going a bit bananas about this FRIENDLY international test , it's not a series, it's not the world Cup final. It was an incredibly tough game that Ireland came out on top , Ireland met the boks head on. I will always be a massive boks supporter but it's congratulations to Ireland on winning the game.

[@MarioGarcia-bf6mf]

Rassie makes onions cry

[@HenryBaggins-rz7mq]

Good one. Irish fan.

[@JBStefan]

Brilliant

[@GAPF39]

respect to Rassie taking it on the chin but a bit of payback for his mind games comments

[@MosesMatsepane]

The better team won, Rassie has the correct mindset. They'll use this as fuel to prepare for the Rugby Championship.

[@cliftonboyz1959]

the better and more hungry team won. Some of the SAFFAS are showing their age.

[@MosesMatsepane]

@@cliftonboyz1959 I meant to say "the better team", best was definitely a typo. I was quoting what Rassie said.

[@kelbatt7729]

I WANNA SEE SA SCORE TRIES.

[@annetteelliott1494]

Luck of the Irish.......

[@wesleyfoley5116]

Fair play Rassie and Kolisi 🙏 They were 2 bone crunching matches on your home soil. Thanks for the tests.. The boys are going to enjoy some well-deserved beers tonight

[@seanspencer6727]

Fair play to Rassie, he's a good guy and a great coach, and has a soft spot for Ireland!!!

[@briancostello6892]

Shur Rassie was Educated in Munster Rugby Ethics. 🤔🧐

[@ianabrahamson785]

Well this loss at this stage could very well be a blessing in disguise for the Boks, they now have to come up with other ideas

[@damianodonnell5844]

as do ireland if we want a chance at winning a world cup

[@JamesSmith-bl6rd]

They’ve lost 3 of the last 4 against Ireland.

[@subbie5498]

​@@JamesSmith-bl6rdout of the 30 we've won 19 dumb stat

[@plutoniumnitrate1201]

team is getting too old......stating the obvious here

[@user-bd6xo9ld2d]

​​@@subbie5498fact is they are WC chokers 😅

[@fanaticvandal472]

The Boks were not on their game tonight but wow, Ireland played well, world class, congrats.

[@Fighting_Irish184]

After watching these two tests and seeing egg chasers the atmosphere in South Africa is amazing! Two amazing teams. I am an Irish fan but love watching many of the the South African players. Well done to both teams for serving up two excellent games. Rassie and Farrell are both amazing coaches and changed things up in both games. Kolisi is such a great captain, player and human being. Proud to be a rugby supporter

[@michaelshanahan4042]

To Teams that set the world on fire 🔥 well done Ireland respect to South Africa you are still the best team in the world 🌍 thank you both for the entertainment 😊

[@tommartin7333]

I hope both teams can enjoy a few beers together tonight they have more in common than what separates them.

[@user-qj6to4yj3s]

Rassie once killed two stones with one bird

[@hugomarx1324]

Chuck Norris looks under his bed every night to make sure Rassie isn't there

[@patrickconroy9535]

Rassie looks under his bed every night to make sure Farrell is not there

[@Hardboiledeggandtoast]

😂😂😂

[@NicoSanchez-bz7he]

When Rassie misses his flight, the plane comes back to get him

[@TheMoRower]

No pilot would leave without rassie

[@oldoddjobs]

"Shock loss" lmao top bait...

[@KickingTeeRugby]

Ireland were missing so many players had guys playing all out of position and beat the most capped Springboks team in their own backyard. Definitely a shock loss

[@francoisrossouw1656]

As a Bok supporter, great series and Ireland played better on the day. No excuses but it is our second game after the WC also trying new options is great and giving the boys game time . Our boys are over their peak I think.

[@jacobcoetzee3849]

Best team won. If the final drop kick had been reversed, the victory would have been hollow. While I have huge respect for the man, I think Rassie got it wrong here - both in terms of selection and tactics. Malherbe was not his dominant old self, Roos would have been a better starter with Kwagga on the bench, and Edwill needs to be in the team. Apart from the perfect kicking performance, Manie (or Sasha) would have been a better selection at 10 than Pollard. The box-kicking obviously did not work, but the Boks persisted in handing over possession.

[@DarioOle-tp5tp]

They once tried to name a street after Rassie but had to rename it because no one crosses Rassie and lives

[@t1h3r3]

Best one I've heard, trademark it ma guy 😂

[@patrickoconnor6566]

When Ireland beats South Africa,Rassie cries.

[@michaelshanahan4042]

So only Ireland 🇮🇪 hey😊

[@martinamoylan8218]

Well done Ireland 🇮🇪 Congratulations from a Ireland 🇮🇪 Rugby Fan 🏉

[@amandaflatherty7289]

Why is it a shock?? Ireland and south Africa are very evenly matched...

[@Goneinthehead]

Fair play to his performance however Farrell was the better coach today. Depleted team v world champs. And still won in their home ground. Well deserved Ireland 🇮🇪

[@RazorMouth]

The ref had a good game 😂 Thats was the funniest thing he said. The ref in the second was wearing a bokks jersey.

[@ianhamilton530]

Lovely sentiment from a class team and coach

[@Pepgang]

Rassie never flush the toilet. He simply scares the shite out of it

[@nefmot]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@user-bc9uc2xi8d]

That was my prediction, a 1-1 draw. Its a good result between 2 great sides. Good prep for the Rugby Championships 0 Boks have their feet on the ground again.

[@blu-young-enterprise]

Sorry Boks but Ireland outplayed us today. Well done Ireland 🍀 Respect. We'll take it on the nose 😁💚💛

[@NicoSanchez-bz7he]

Rassie will never get a heart attack because his heart isn't stupid enough to attack him

[@johnmc3862]

😅😅😅

[@petes9524]

@@NicoSanchez-bz7he 😂

[@juicybombay3534]

Hahaha he's a tough cookie

[@valsables5299]

GREAT WIN IRELAND

[@irishpride9867]

No Bundi Aki, No Sheehan, No Gibson Park, No Keenan, No Hansen, No Problem....

[@BroderickMilton-dv2sp]

No world cup😮

[@pilgrim3387]

​@@BroderickMilton-dv2spyawn 🥱

[@pilgrim3387]

No conan

[@mariannugent3179]

not yet, we are a patient people…

[@TheLinzitoPodcast]

No Damian Willemse, no Canan Moodie, no Lukhanyo Am, so what?

[@DarioOle-tp5tp]

When Rassie arrives late for press conference, journalist must apologize for being early

[@bobmorgan6333]

Hearing both of them directly congratulate Ireland was a nice touch....... Oh wait.

[@seanspencer6727]

How is it a shock Ireland win, my only shock was how close it was. Ireland let that game slip too easily.

[@haydenwillemse1066]

Because,they are both good teams

[@NicoSanchez-bz7he]

Rassie once parallel parked a train

[@noleenpeake2164]

Drop goal😢 it could've gone either way🎉well done boys, proud of you.

[@countycricklewood]

If only they had that English Pratt of a ref, but this one wasn’t far behind. Well done boys! 🇮🇪💪☘️

[@gran4259]

Rassie gave Ireland the game to get bar sales up 😅

[@jamesmullane4668]

Great series 2 great sides. Looking foward to the next Lions tour to South Africa. South Africa contributed to a great world cup in France. Rassie steered munster through a difficult season following the loss of Anthony Foley. I think the Boks respect Ireland and he was very gracious in the press conference. Id still love a world cup for this Irish team. Hopefully in 4 years time we are still a force.

[@hankscorpion9939]

"shock loss"? Pretty sure it wasn't a shock to Irish team and supporters. You can eff off with that video title

[@Slappies007]

Congratulations Ireland, just the better team on the day.

[@RedicanArt]

Two great teams. I'd love to see both square off in the next World Cup Final.

[@harrisra4944]

Brilliant game. Incredible fight back by the booker, but just pipped at the post by a well drilled Ireland that performed the basics so accurately. We can learn from them.

[@hugomarx1324]

One of the proudest moments in Rassie's life was when he conceived his parents

[@seanspencer6727]

How is it a shock Ireland win, my only shock was how close it was. Ireland let that game slip too easily.

[@johannbloem]

Was this appropriate?

[@dupex2]

Bugger all difference between the top four teams in world. A great time time to be a rugbty spectator. Rugby is the winner.

[@brianbarbarich1401]

Springboks played bad in first half. I think mistake bringing this new playing style into action so soon. Second half much better but too little too late. Congratulations Ireland well deserved win.

[@henricorossouw2400]

There was no new style today. Nothing accept kicking. What new style are you talking about? Last week we saw that but the "new style" you're talking about was non existent today.

[@petes9524]

But fought back brilliantly in the second half and list by a drop kick or two When Jannie de Beer did that, every Pom said, "so what "😄

[@brianbarbarich1401]

@henricorossouw2400 you could clearly see attempted new style during first half. Faf also trying all sorts of silly things. First 20 min of second half reverted to old type playing but Ireland up for it as well. In my opinion very well played from Ireland and not very well played from Springboks. Rassie also got humbled today by thinking the Springboks would adapt to his new game plan so soon but they have not. Coaching staff outwitted. I am a Springbok fan but today their own fault for losing.

[@plutoniumnitrate1201]

@@henricorossouw2400 typical from the springboks....how many times do we see this everytime they win the first round they think it is a forgone conclusion to win the next one........old kak mindset of theirs must get rid of it and learn from this younger Irish pack🤣

[@Neowinsnyper]

Shock loss? Wjat planet are you on? Ireland have lost one game to South africa in 8 years. Hardly a "shock"

[@myshepspud1]

I agree Ireland being pretenders until the quarters is the only shocking thing.

[@williameng368]

Keep quiet or risk injury

[@ettienespogter378]

Brilliant way of concluding. All 3 languages

[@MirindaMnambi]

When Alexander Bell invented the telephone he already had two missed calls from Rassie

[@WayneCalsen]

Well played Ireland nice win from a bok fan till the next game boks.

[@user-qj6to4yj3s]

Rassie was once bitten by a Cobra. After three days of agonizing pain, the Cobra died

[@NormanWildeman]

0

[@HeidiHeidi-mh9ct]

Rassie doesn't have a clock in his house because Rassie decides what time it is

[@montgomerysparks7693]

We went backwards in this game compared to the first test and against Wales where we ran the ball wide and scored several times.

[@foreignwarren7361]

Ireland are an amazing team... Nobody gave them a chance to win any of the games, even the Irish in Ireland were telling me they felt they were going to get thrashed.... But they found a way. Drop goal was WC final type stuff.

[@frankcasey1673]

BRILLIANT GAME to great teams 👏 🇮🇪

[@hedonaut]

Let the rivalry continue!

[@MirindaMnambi]

Ghost sit around camp fires telling each other Rassie stories

[@Pierrewastaken]

😂

[@mountainman9145]

Rassie failing to take any blame for a clearly flawed box kicking strategy. How much possession was handed straight back to the opposition with uncontested box kicking.

[@scottmiller4766]

Ireland will truck it up all day and youll have no ball all day

[@jj56x7.5mm]

He will never apologize he will internal swear the players

[@kumquat4543]

Boks think they're larger than life after the world cup, lots of guys look like they've been hitting the buffet too hard. We've completely neglected everything that has won us 2 world cups and tried to develop and attack which resulted in less tries than our supposed boring style

[@davidvaughan9014]

If I was springbok coach...like the bouncer in cricket, I'd allow 2 box kicks per half...any scrumhalf who breaks that rule will be off the team....actually box kicks or doos skoppe, should be banned entirely

[@ucanprofit]

Great to see RJ and O'Mahony chatting happily during match. Old pals. SA influence in Munstet great.

[@karldoyle8470]

Fair play guys , great games nothing in either of them. Catch you in the pub later and the URC after that 🎉

[@charliebannon5489]

It's not a shock for the Irish. The high altitude of Pretoria will always give South Africa an unfair advantage. Play Ireland on lower ground anywhere in the world and Ireland will have an equal chance of winning. That's 4 wins out of the last 5 matches, and 4/4 not counting high altitude

[@sivi2081]

half of SA's topography is at sea level @charliebannon5489 ,.Aside for maybe 3 players , everybody had to adjust to the altitude last week . Today , simply the better team won the game and all applaud the game they brought . In fact , it might be of a bigger talking point if the Irish let the game slip after such a dominant first half today- just like it would have been if SA had let them claw back for a win last week

[@dirkb3241]

The day the coaching staff and captain realise the importance of using the drop kick to get points on the board when playing these tough matches we will see more victories. They need to wake up. Ireland showed you how it is done.

[@chris6160]

Shock? Only the Saffas were shocked

[@wesselpretorius9137]

Apart from our history with NZ, it feels like Ireland is becoming the main nemesis. Maybe NZ feels the same after the last few close matches with Ireland.

[@pearseodonnell6126]

Who's in who's head now Rassie? 🤣🤣🤣

[@irelandontop4267]

Rassie is the goat as a Irish fan

[@jeanm27]

Damn you can see the disappointment on Rassie's face before the interview and Rassie did not do Sasha any justice. The only time that SA made any progress was when Grant and Sasha came onto the field... Keeping this in mind.. Sasha needed to leave that last ball in order for us to get the line-out, even though it was a real scramble towards the end.

[@user-sd5xe5dz2t]

Ireland deserved the win... their fullback should have been Man of The Match

[@Spacemonkey-0-0]

Why the hyperbole. Everything on the internet is shocking these days. Any rational person knew it would be a close game with a 50/50 chance to win. Well done Ireland, we don’t underestimate you. I was certainly not shocked that you won. Shocked in 2015 against Japan yes :)

[@johanneskruger8634]

I was at the stadium watching the match

[@briancostello6892]

And. What. ?? Shocked. Not the Only One

[@kevinwhite5506]

Boks all class in defeat..Great great series pity no 3rd game..

[@mickser101]

Rassie should put out another hour long video explaining how Dickson diddnt give them enough penalties. 12 wasn't enough😂😂😂😂

[@fibbernatchie]

Well played Ireland and congratulations. You brought guts and passion and deserved the win. One glaringly obvious thing is that Boks can't play in wet muddy conditions. We slip, stumble fumble all day long. Boks should be better prepared and select stadiums that suit our style of play when top teams visit SA. Like High altitude or with dryer conditions, we have stadiums like Bloem, PE, Nelspruit, JHB and PTA. I wonder what the Boks win/loss stat is when playing in wet or muddy conditions.