The cup that curries little favour defended by Erasmus
World Cup Bok coach praises players for perseverance in an anomaly of a Currie Cup season
19 January 2021 - 16:30
SA director of rugby Rassie Erasmus has raced to defend the Currie Cup after the standard of play in the tournament was questioned by two former Springbok coaches.
Former Bok mentors Peter de Villiers and Nick Mallett have both voiced disquiet about the tournament‚ saying an opportunity has been missed to improve skills. De Villiers’ concerns have been shared by erstwhile SA assistant coach Swys de Bruin...
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