There’s a reason Springbok’s coach Rassie Erasmus has won back-to-back World Cups.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus is always one step ahead of the rest
Whether incorporating video games into training, putting seven forwards on the bench, or rotating squads on an unprecedented scale, he always has a trick up his sleeve.
Erasmus’ latest innovative practice, which he’s done annually since taking over the reins, is the alignment and virtual camps, the latter for injured and overseas players. This allows him to re-establish his goals and objectives while scouting the next generation of talent, including Sharks pair Ethan Hooker and Jurenzo Julius.
The Six Nations is in full effect, yet Springboks don’t play until July 5 – although recent reports suggest an additional fixture in late June – meaning these sessions are invaluable to moulding and preparing the squad for the upcoming Rugby Championship.
It’s easy to get complacent when you’re number one – Erasmus is far from that.
Nabi labels camp positives
“Our alignment camps have proven invaluable in the last few years as it offers us the opportunity to present our structures for the season, as well as the Springbok culture and way of doing things,” said confirmed.
“The focus at this camp will be to get everyone on the same page for the 2025 season, which will be vital in laying a good foundation for us to build on with a challenging campaign coming up.
“I’m also excited for the new players in the mix, who have made their mark at franchise level, and we are excited to see them receive this opportunity to get a taste of what is expected of them at the highest level.
