As director of rugby, Erasmus, along with head coach Jacques Nienaber, actively encourage Springbok players to attend coach meetings and, in this case, make the transition to the tribune.
"It was nice to be up there, but it's also daunting to be up there. I actually enjoyed it, it was good fun," said the 37-year-old."We learn a little bit, but they also see how we might think about the game." "At the top, you give the players the info and what you want and what you see, then it's up to the guys on the field.Nienaber said Vermeulen's role within the squad offered up a great degree of versatility, comparing him to former Bok flanker Francois Louw.
"Not saying that he can't start. Look at Francois Louw, the contribution he made in that semi-final for us, to get a penalty in the 76th minute.
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