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Rassie Erasmus responds to All Blacks' scrum accusations ahead of third Test

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Last updated Aug 30, 2026

Rassie Erasmus responds to All Blacks' scrum accusations ahead of third Test
Summary

South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus addressed accusations from New Zealand's Dave Rennie regarding the Springboks' scrummaging tactics before their upcoming third Test in Johannesburg. The remarks came after a contentious second Test where the Springboks managed to equalize the series at 1-1. During the match, Erasmus refuted claims that his team was scrummaging illegally, challenging Rennie's assertions and highlighting issues he observed during the game. The series will continue at the FNB Stadium on September 12.

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  • •Erasmus defended the Springboks amid illegal scrummaging claims.
  • •The second Test saw the Springboks level the series in Cape Town.
  • •Referee Angus Gardner worked to regulate scrum procedures.
  • •Both teams will meet again in Johannesburg on September 12.
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  • 7:55 AMYahoo Sports — Rassie Erasmus hits back at All Blacks over ‘nonsense’ Springboks scrum accusation
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All Blacks boss Dave Rennie had accused the world champions of scrummaging illegally before the second Test

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