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#RugbyScoop | Springbok fans need to stop this illness of thinking that just because Rassie has been involved in back-to-back World Cup wins, he’s somehow immune to criticism whether it’s about selection, style of play or, most importantly, transformation. Rassie is not the first person to occupy that seat, and he certainly won’t be the last. Nick Mallett went 17 Tests unbeaten, a record no other Springbok coach has matched, yet he still faced criticism. Jake White won the World Cup and took a B team to Australia, but he also caught his fair share of flak, particularly around transformation. So why must Rassie be treated differently? Winning World Cups doesn’t put anyone above scrutiny. The Springbok coaching job carries enormous responsibility, and given what the jersey and the institution historically represented, questions around transformation will always be part of the conversation. It’s the same energy as Cyril Ramaphosa telling South Africans to stop complaining because load-shedding has ended. “Bro, we went through hell. We’re not forgetting that easily. And besides, we want MORE!” 😂 You can appreciate what Rassie has achieved while still questioning his decisions. Those two things are not mutually exclusive. Supporting the Springboks doesn’t mean blindly agreeing with everything the coach does. Respect the achievements, but never abandon accountability.