Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has called on supporters to send messages of encouragement to the players in camp as the world champions prepare for Friday evening’s Nations Championship clash against France in Paris.
Rassie Erasmus and the Springboks have called on supporters to send in videos and messages of encouragement for the remainder of their Nations Championship campaign as they battle on foreign soil for another trophy to add to their cabinet.
The head coach took to social media to let Bok fans know that, despite being thousands of kilometres from home, the team can still feel their support. He also encouraged supporters to send a video, message or voice note to the team or any specific player. They will make sure the messages reach the players ahead of Friday night's all-important clash with France.
South Africa will face one of their fiercest rivals at the Stade de France in Paris (10.10pm kick-off), looking to maintain their unbeaten run in the Nations Championship. The Springboks have an outstanding record at the famous venue and have won their last five matches against Les Bleus there.
Erasmus has selected a strong side for the encounter, and supporters can head to messagesfromhome.net to send their messages to the Springboks.
Messages from home before France and Ireland
“Yip we far from home, but we can always we feel you 🇿🇦. Go to the link below and send us a message or video or whatever. Will make sure the boys get to see it on this side 💙🇿🇦 (sic),” Erasmus posted on his social media, encouraging fans to send in their messages.
So, if supporters fancy sending flyhalf Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu a few words of motivation, or promising Ox Nché that free cake awaits him when he gets back to South Africa if he pulverises France’s scrum, this is the perfect opportunity.
Erasmus knows the Springboks will be up against a fierce crowd at the Stade de France, and messages from home could provide his players with another edge as they prepare for the Test.
The same support will be needed next week when the Boks travel to Dublin to face Ireland, where they will almost certainly be enemy No 1 in front of a passionate home crowd.
But for now, the message is simple: the Springboks might be far from home, but they certainly aren’t fighting alone. And if a few words from home can help inspire another famous victory over France, supporters have every reason to get typing, recording or even promising cake!