Rassie Erasmus targets aggressive play for South Africa in Test finale
Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 8:20 PM
Last updated Sep 10, 2026

South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus has called for his team to adopt a more aggressive approach in the upcoming final Test match against New Zealand. The two sides are set to conclude their series on United States soil in Baltimore. After a slow start to the Test series, South Africa improved their performance in the second and third matches. Erasmus intends for the squad to carry this momentum into the concluding game of the series. The coach expressed a desire to see the team continue to show the attacking intent that defined their play in the most recent outings. The team seeks to refine their tactical execution as they finalize preparations for the match in Baltimore.
- •Rassie Erasmus encourages South Africa to play with more risk in the final Test.
- •The series finale against New Zealand takes place in Baltimore.
- •South Africa showed improved form during the second and third Tests.
- •The coach wants the team to maintain the attacking rhythm found in previous matches.
"After a flat beginning, South Africa finally spread their wings in the Test series against New Zealand in Tests two and three, and head coach Rassie Erasmus wants his side to fly high in the finale on US soil.
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