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Africa-Press – South-Africa. <\/strong><\/span>In Dublin<\/p>\n

SA Rugby director of rugby Rassie Erasmus confirmed that he would be in the coach’s box for Saturday’s Test against Ireland at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.<\/p>\n

Erasmus, who served as a water carrier during the 2021 British and Irish Lions series, was banned from on-field and media duties by World Rugby after a video where he analysed and criticised Nic Berry’s refereeing decisions in the first Test of that series went viral.<\/p>\n

Erasmus’s last Test under the ban was on 24 September against Argentina at Kings Park, and since then, he has been able to participate in press engagements.<\/p>\n

Wednesday’s was his first back with the team in the build-up to a Test match since the ban has elapsed and he returns to a stadium where, as the Munster director of rugby in 2017, he watched the Boks suffer a record-breaking 38-3 defeat.<\/p>\n

Erasmus said he’ll be seated with the rest of the Bok coaches.<\/p>\n

“It was within the protocols and the laws to be a water carrier, but I will be in the coach’s box with the coaches,” Erasmus said<\/p>\n

“I missed it a lot. I love rugby, being with the guys, it’s going to be nice to be around the boys in the changing room.<\/p>\n

“It’s not nice not to be with the guys on match-day because you spend time with them during the week and you have to go back to your room for the game.”<\/p>\n

Erasmus also said Ireland has changed dramatically as a team since the last time he watched them since the Dublin 2017 demolition while was still at Munster.<\/p>\n

Ireland, at the time, was coached by New Zealander Joe Schmidt, who has now been replaced by Andy Farrell.<\/p>\n

Under Farrell, the Irish did the unthinkable by coming back from a 1-0 to beat New Zealand 2-1 in a Test series in New Zealand.<\/p>\n

“When you look at the way they beat New Zealand and how they’ve played, they’re doing a lot of things right on and off the field,” Erasmus said.<\/p>\n

“We’re looking forward to the game and we’re expecting stiff competition, along with the crowd.<\/p>\n

“Both teams have changed dramatically over the past five years and past the World Cup.”<\/p>\n

Ireland coach Andy Farrell will announce his match-day 23 on Thursday and kick-off for the Test is at 19:30 (SA) time.<\/p>\n

Khanyiso Tshwaku is in Dublin following the Springboks on their year-end tour for News24 Sport.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About South-Africa<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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