Erasmus reacts to tied Springboks-All Blacks series after second test
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 8:36 PM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus expressed relief following the Springboks' victory over New Zealand in the second test of their four-match series, winning 33-26. The match showcased Cheslin Kolbe's flawless goalkicking, converting all seven attempts. This victory follows a loss in the first test, keeping South Africa from losing consecutive matches at home since 2018. Erasmus acknowledged the pressure felt heading into the game and highlighted the need for continued improvement. The series is now tied 1-1, with the next test scheduled in Soweto next Saturday.
- •Springboks win second test 33-26, series tied 1-1.
- •Cheslin Kolbe makes all seven goal attempts.
- •Erasmus highlights pressure and need for improvement.
- •Next match scheduled for next Saturday in Soweto.
- •Damian Willemse likely out with a hamstring injury.
- 8:36 PMYahoo Sports — Erasmus relieved the pressure flipped onto Rennie after tying Springboks-All Blacks series
"South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus was looking forward to watching New Zealand counterpart Dave Rennie squirm for the next week after tying their four-test series on Saturday. The Springboks relied on a masterclass of goalkicking by Cheslin Kolbe — seven from seven off the tee — to win the second test 33-26 after New Zealand outscored them on tries 4-3. World champion South Africa dropped the first test in Johannesburg and hasn't lost consecutive tests at home on Erasmus' watch — since 2018 — and he was relieved they got back into a series in which they started as the heavy favorite.
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