Erasmus insists Springboks can recover after loss to All Blacks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 7:53 PM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
Coach Rassie Erasmus assured South Africa's supporters that the Springboks can still win their series against New Zealand despite losing 33-16 at Ellis Park on August 22, 2026. This defeat marked the All Blacks' largest victory at the venue and ended the Springboks' twelve-match winning streak. Erasmus highlighted previous successful comebacks in challenging situations, referencing the team's victory over the British and Irish Lions in 2021 and their 2019 World Cup triumph despite an opening loss to New Zealand. The Springboks now prepare for three more tests, with the second match set for Cape Town next week. Concerns remain regarding injuries to wingers Cheslin Kolbe and Kurt-Lee Arendse, with Arendse's status unclear due to a concussion protocol.
- •Erasmus cites past successes in similar situations.
- •Springboks lose their No. 1 ranking following the defeat.
- •New Zealand's win tallies five tries to one.
- •Next test is scheduled for Cape Town next Saturday.
- •Injury concerns for wingers Kolbe and Arendse.
- 7:53 PMYahoo Sports — Erasmus vows Springboks can still win series after Ellis Park rout by All Blacks
"Coach Rassie Erasmus reassured South Africa supporters that recent history proved the test series against New Zealand can still be won after losing the opening salvo 33-16 on Saturday. The All Blacks' biggest ever win at Ellis Park stripped double world champion South Africa of its No. 1 test ranking and ended the Springboks' 12-test win streak, their longest under Erasmus. “There is a way out, and that's winning three matches on the trot,” Erasmus said.
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