Rassie's latest recruit a 'brilliant addition', Burger says Boks won't back off in 2026

Author: iol.co.zaPublished on: April 8, 2026Country: South Africa

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Rassie's latest recruit a 'brilliant addition', Burger says Boks won't back off in 2026

Rassie Erasmus is praised for poaching Joe Lewis, England's head analyst, for his Springbok staff. Former Springbok assistant coach Matt Proudfoot described Lewis as a 'brilliant addition', highlighting his expertise in game analysis. Schalk Burger also stated that the Springboks would not rest their top players for the Nations Championship Tests in November.

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