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Rassie Erasmus, the director of rugby for the Springboks, has come out in defense of Warren Gatland, saying that the Welsh coach hasn’t suddenly become “bad” at his job. This statement is quite interesting, especially given the history between Erasmus and Gatland. If you recall, the two coaches had a bit of a public spat during the British and Irish Lions tour .
Despite their past differences, Erasmus seems to be taking a more measured approach now. He’s acknowledging that Gatland is still a capable coach, even if his team isn’t performing as well as expected. This statement could be seen as a sign of respect from Erasmus towards Gatland, and a recognition that coaching is a complex job with many variables .
It’s worth noting that Gatland has been under a lot of pressure lately, with many questioning his tactics and team selections. However, Erasmus’ comments suggest that he still has faith in Gatland’s abilities as a coach.
