Rassie Erasmus

Rassie is Woodward’s No 1 pick for England job

Clive Woodward says Rassie Erasmus should be the favourite as the England RFU’s next director of rugby after masterminding the Springboks’ successive World Cup wins.

PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 15: Jacques Nienaber, Head Coach of South Africa, speaks with Rassie Erasmus, Coach of South Africa, prior to the Rugby World Cup France 2023 Quarter Final match between France and South Africa at Stade de France on October 15, 2023 in Paris, France.

Boks in no rush to replace Nienaber

SA Rugby are reportedly happy to let Rassie Erasmus fill the role of Springbok head coach in the interim, with Jacques Nienaber departing for Ireland.

The Springboks outscrum England at Stade de France in the World Cup semi-finals

Schalk: Rassie made Bok rivals fear us

Schalk Brits says Rassie Erasmus has ignited a resurgence in Springbok scrummaging prowess, with a focus on the reigning world champions winning penalties at the set-piece.

Ian Foster coach of New Zealand (L) and Rassie Erasmus coach of South Africa chat duringg the Rugby Championship test match between New Zealand and South Africa played at Mt Smart Stadium in Auckland on July 15, 2023.

Rassie versus the All Blacks

The 2023 Rugby World Cup final marks the 11th meeting between the Springboks and All Blacks since the appointment of Rassie Erasmus in 2018, South Africa having won four and drawing once.

Bok bosses set to deliver big prize

Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Nienaber are risk-takers, but their “potent” coaching combination is worth it as the Boks stand on the cusp of a fourth World Cup title, writes MARK KEOHANE.

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - NOVEMBER 13: South Africa player Cobus Reinach makes a pass during the Autumn Nations Series match between Scotland and South Africa at Murrayfield Stadium on November 13, 2021 in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Rassie reveals Reinach death threats

Rassie Erasmus has revealed that death threats were made towards Cobus Reinach and the scrumhalf’s son after the Springboks knocked France out of the World Cup.

Rassie shows Jake how not to be scared

The Vodacom Bulls launch their 2023-24 campaign this weekend, and Jake White has been candid about the lessons learned from Rassie Erasmus in being more adventurous.

Nienaber steps out of Rassie’s shadow

After almost 20 years as a coaching double-act, the end is rapidly approaching for the Springbok World Cup management team of Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Nienaber.

South Africas director Rassie Erasmus speaks during a press conference at Roland Garros Stadium in Paris, on October 10, 2023, as part of the France 2023 Rugby World Cup.

Rassie picks England team

Rassie Erasmus on Tuesday night attempted to predict the team that England will deploy in the World Cup semi-final against the Springboks.

England's scrum-half Danny Care (C) scores a try during the France 2023 Rugby World Cup Pool D match between England and Samoa at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy in Villeneuve-d'Ascq, near Lille, northern France on October 7, 2023.

Boks wary of English ‘speedbump’

South Africa’s eyes are set on a duel against England, says Rassie Erasmus, and that to think ahead to a World Cup final against New Zealand was disrespectful.