Springboks head coach Rassie Erasmus has unveiled his strategy for the upcoming Rugby World Cup, which initially caused frustration among the coaching staff and players but ultimately proved to be a masterstroke. South Africa finds itself in a challenging pool for the 2023 tournament, featuring strong teams like Scotland and Ireland, along with Tonga and Romania. Erasmus emphasized the importance of winning just four key matches to defend their World Cup title, highlighting the need to shift focus from analyzing European club teams to focusing on the bigger picture of the tournament.

Despite some initial doubts, his approach paid off as the Springboks went on to win the World Cup, proving that Test rugby is a different beast altogether.