Rassie Erasmus believes a lack of match fitness can't be used as an excuse when the Springboks commence their Test series against the British & Irish Lions next week. But the Boks will need to pace themselves as the Pumas also struggled thereafter after pouring most of their energy into that victory. Despite admitting he'd "beg" for a second South Africa 'A' fixture against the British & Irish Lions to assist in the Springboks' match readiness, Rassie Erasmus believes the national team can't use a lack of match fitness as an excuse for the upcoming Test series. "We really trying to ramp up the intensity in training, but you can only gain match intensity by playing matches. As it turns out, the Springboks will only have two full training sessions before Wednesday's encounter in the Cape Town Stadium.

Source: News 24 July 13, 2021 08:03 UTC