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MIND GAMES: Rassie shrugs off All Blacks’ ‘slowing game’ claims as war of words intensifies

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Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has dismissed recent claims from New Zealand alleging that the South African national rugby team is intentionally slowing down the pace of the game. The remarks come amid an escalating war of words between the camps ahead of upcoming competition.

The narrative, originating from the All Blacks, centers on tactical delays attributed to the Springbok side. Erasmus has shrugged off these accusations, maintaining focus as the verbal sparring intensifies between the two rugby rivals.

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