Rassie Erasmus on South Africa's Missed Chance in Rugby Championship

South Africa's coach, Rassie Erasmus, defended Manie Libbok after he missed a crucial kick in their 29-28 loss to Argentina in the Rugby Championship. Erasmus emphasized that other errors also contributed to the defeat. Despite the loss, Erasmus believes the experience will benefit the younger players in the long term.

South African coach Rassie Erasmus was quick to defend flyhalf Manie Libbok following their narrow 29-28 defeat to Argentina in the Rugby Championship. Despite missing a crucial kick, Erasmus pointed to multiple team errors as key factors in the loss.

Speaking after the game, Erasmus said, 'We made too many mistakes at crucial times and Argentina took their chances.' He explained that the outcome shouldn't have hinged on a single missed kick, citing missed lineouts and other errors as critical missteps.

Despite the defeat, Erasmus remains optimistic about the future. 'The experience will help our younger players develop,' he noted, emphasizing that his team would aim to redeem themselves in the upcoming match against Argentina, where they still have a chance to win the championship title.

(With inputs from agencies.)