Rassie Erasmus has responded to Fabien Galthie’s glowing praise of the Springboks, hoping that the French coach is being ‘honest’.

Les Bleus host the double World Cup champions for the first time since the Boks secured a one-point victory in the 2023 quarter-final, and Galthie has made no secret as to how highly he rates the men in Green and Gold.

“We’re very proud of taking on this massive challenge,” Galthie said. “They’re maybe the best team ever.”

Rassie’s response

It’s a big claim from the former World Rugby Player of the Year and one that Erasmus hopes he is sincere