Why the Springboks Bomb Squad Has Everyone Furious

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The rugby world champion Springboks have become famous for the use of their famed Bomb Squad - a replacements bench packed with forwards. Coach Rassie Erasmus often goes with a 6-2 split between forwards and backs and has even gone 7-1 on occasion.

Not everyone likes this and in this episode Peter goes into detail to try to defuse the controversy around the matter.

This podcast originates from the Front Row Rugby YouTube Channel

16 Dec 2024 English South Africa Rugby · Sports

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