Rassie: Pollard isn’t Superman
Rassie Erasmus has confirmed that Handre Pollard will play in South Africa’s final pool match against Tonga, but says perspective is needed on the Boks’ goalkicking woes.
Nienaber’s Boks to puncture Ireland’s tyres
Jacques Nienaber noted the speed of Ireland’s attack after naming seven forwards on the Bok bench for the big World Cup clash on Saturday.
Boks wary of ‘exceptional’ Sexton
Rassie Erasmus and Deon Davids have cautioned the Springboks against writing off the threat posed by veteran Ireland flyhalf Johnny Sexton when the teams clash on Saturday.
Rassie denies Ireland links
Rassie Erasmus shrugged off reports linking him to a role with the IRFU ahead of the World Cup clash between the Springboks and Ireland on Saturday.
Nuke Squad: Smart or stupid?
Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Nienaber may have crossed the line between being visionary and just silly by again deploying a 7-1 Bok bench.
Rassie the Bok puppet master
South African director of rugby Rassie Erasmus describes himself in his biography as “a quiet, uncomplicated person” and he is far from the extrovert many perceive him to be.
‘Divisive’ Rassie a good fit for Ireland
Not everyone’s cup of tea, Rassie Erasmus is a good fit to take over as Ireland’s new director of rugby, writes RORY KEANE.
Matfield: Rassie ‘95%’ off to Ireland
Rassie Erasmus’ potential move to Ireland after the World Cup has been backed by former Springbok captain Victor Matfield.
Rassie’s Boks are ‘rugby’s innovators’
The Springboks should be seen as fascinating innovators rather than rugby’s bad guys for using Rassie Erasmus’ wily tactics, writes OLIVER BROWN.
All Blacks shade Rassie’s lights
The All Blacks have thrown a bit of thinly-veiled criticism towards Rassie Erasmus for using coloured lights to communicate with the Bok support staff on the sidelines.
