In this episode of Loose Pass, MW Welman and Huw Griffin dissect South Africa’s stunning comeback against France, a match where the stats were nearly identical. On paper, scrums, possession, and territory barely separated the teams, but the Springboks’ win revealed the real difference: Rassie Erasmus’ chess-like strategy.Huw breaks down how subtle tactical decisions, from the timing of substitutions to scrummaging adjustments and trust in key players like Manie Libbok and Malcolm Marx, turned the tide. France’s penalty-focused scrum plan could not anticipate these moves, proving that sometimes rugby is not about the numbers but about thinking two steps ahead.For fans who love insight, strategy, and the story behind the scoreboard, this episode is a masterclass in how patience, culture, and intelligent decision-making beat stats alone. Part of the Megafoon Rugby Network, where the game finally makes sense.