It is a tactic that has worked in the past - Rassie Erasmus' arrival jump-started a stalling South Africa in 2018 and he led them to the Rugby World Cup 18 months later. New Zealand Rugby opted to stick with their man, rather than twist. Never mind the quality, feel the depthNext year's Rugby World Cup might be decided by whose talent pool is deepest, rather than strongest on the surface. A squad spread thick with experience and the ability to adapt around missing combinations is the must-have for modern tournament rugby. Australia will put on the Rugby World Cup in 2027 (men) and 2029 (women).

Source: The Star September 25, 2022 10:35 UTC