“South Africa is predictable.” With these bold words, Argentina's coach Felipe Contepomi has stirred up a storm in the rugby world, leaving Springbok fans baffled. How could a two-time world champion team, known for its dominance on the field, be labeled as predictable? Was this a subtle dig or a backhanded compliment?
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus didn’t hold back in his post-match analysis.
He acknowledged that the Springboks started strong, leading 17-0 early in the game, but everything changed when Kurt-Lee Arendse received a yellow card. Argentina took full advantage, scoring two quick tries during Arendse’s absence. Erasmus admitted, “We should have put them away there,” but instead, the game slipped out of their control. The coach made it clear that the Springboks' issues go beyond just the yellow card incident and a missed kick at the end.
In the final moments, substitute Manie Libbok had a chance to turn things around with a penalty kick right in front of the posts.
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