Former England captains Mike Tindall and Courtney Lawes — men who've faced the Springboks at the sharp end of World Cup rugby — are calling it early: Rassie's setup has reached a level of cohesion and belief that makes them a near-impossible team to beat between now and 2027. The framing of the piece is striking — 'operating like a religion' isn't just a compliment to the playing system, it's a comment on culture, buy-in, and the almost cult-like unity Erasmus has built. Worth reading for the outside-in perspective from two players who know exactly what it feels like to be on the wrong side of it.
AnalysisSpringboksSA Rugby Mag · Planet Rugby· updated
Tindall and Lawes: The Boks are already near-unbeatable heading to 2027
Tindall and Lawes give an outside-in verdict on the Boks: Rassie has built something that goes beyond systems and selections — and they reckon it makes South Africa the team to beat heading into 2027.
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