The atmosphere around the Springboks changed dramatically after their painful night at Ellis Park. The 33-16 defeat against New Zealand ended South Africa's impressive winning run and gave the All Blacks a 1-0 lead in rugby's greatest rivalry. For many teams, such a setback could create panic, but Rassie Erasmus' reaction suggested something different. Instead of searching for excuses, the Springboks coach faced the reality of the result and admitted that the scoreboard was "ugly."