South Africa’s director of rugby, Rassie Erasmus, has sought to highlight his side’s improving relationship with referees before their quarter‑final against France on Sunday, conceding they “got it wrong” in the past.
The world champions will meet the host nation at Stade de France in arguably the most eagerly awaited of four blockbuster last-eight ties. The former Munster coach infamously recorded a video during the 2021 British & Irish Lions series criticising the referee, Nic Berry, following the touring side’s victory in the first Test.
