No Excuses for a Disappointing Performance
In a dramatic showdown in Durban, the Springboks fell to Ireland with a narrow 25-24 defeat. Head coach Rassie Erasmus and captain Siya Kolisi faced the press with a clear message: no excuses for their performance. “We can sit here with a sad face and think of excuses, but the best team won on the day,” said Erasmus. The loss, which ended their hopes for a 2-0 series victory, has left the team and their fans deeply disappointed.
A Tale of Two Halves
The match was a rollercoaster, with South Africa trailing 16-6 at halftime. Despite a spirited comeback in the second half, they were undone by two drop goals from Ireland’s Ciaran Frawley. “We fought back from a long way at half-time and converted when we had to, but in that last minute, they were better than us,” Erasmus admitted. The Springboks' inability to capitalize on their momentum proved costly.
Kolisi’s Honest Assessment
Captain Siya Kolisi was candid about the team's shortcomings. “The way we started wasn’t good enough, and we’ve only got ourselves to blame,” he stated.
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