RASSIE-ERASMUS

Rassie Erasmus

Rassie happy with Boks' pool position: 'We did what we needed to do'

SA Rugby Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus admitted on Monday that he'd much rather be in the situation the Springboks find themselves in at the moment than Ireland.

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Springboks confirm World Cup-ending injury for Makazole Mapimpi

South Africa's Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus confirmed on Monday that Springbok winger Makazole Mapimpi had suffered a tournament-ending injury at the World Cup.

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Erasmus and Foster trade jabs ahead of Rugby World Cup quarter-finals

Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus wasn't about to let a subtle jab from All Blacks coach Ian Foster go unchallenged.

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Rassie: Springboks can't afford to take dangerous Tonga lightly

Springbok fans might already be thinking about the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals, but Rassie Erasmus has warned that the coaches and players can't afford to do the same.

Handre Pollard

Erasmus confirms Pollard likely to feature against Tonga

Springboks Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus confirmed that Handre Pollard will very likely start his 2023 Rugby World Cup against Tonga next weekend.

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Springbok coaches shut down criticism of 7-1 split on safety grounds

Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Nienaber have dismissed suggestions their decision to use a 7-1 bench split presents a safety risk to the opposition.

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