Rassie Erasmus Archives

30 Aug

Springbok coach Rassie’s first and most significant Rugby World Cup victory

3rd Sep 2019
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Mark Keohane, in his Cape Times and IOLSPORT, weekly column says Springbok rugby is already a winner before kick-off at this year's Rugby World Cup in Japan.This week was a representation of when Springbok...

24 Nov

International Rugby, Springboks

Boks bow to Wales

24th Nov 2018
Posted by Ollie Keohane
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The Springboks ended their 2018 year with a weak, ill-disciplined performance against Wales in Cardiff, which saw them defeated 20-11.The Boks spent the whole match playing catch up after finding themselves 14-0 down in...

22 Nov

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Boks opt for continuity, while Etzebeth takes up bench position

22nd Nov 2018
Posted by Ollie Keohane
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The Springbok side to face Wales remains unchanged to the one that toppled Scotland at Murrayfield, aside from the inclusion of fit-again Eben Etzebeth on the bench.Etzebeth returns from injury, after missing out on...

22 Nov

International Rugby

Irish win over All Blacks a “blessing and a curse”

22nd Nov 2018
Posted by Ollie Keohane
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Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has cautioned Ireland after their heroic win over the All Blacks, that their World Cup preparation may have been made more difficult.Ireland recorded their first win over the All Blacks...

21 Nov

International Rugby, Springboks

Welsh test to galvanise young scrummies

21st Nov 2018
Posted by Ollie Keohane
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In the absence of Faf De Klerk for Saturday's Welsh clash, Springbok backline coach Mzwandile Stick believes the squad's two young scrummies will gain valuable test experience.With just 5 tests to go until the World Cup,...

19 Nov

International Rugby, Springboks

Erasmus believes nothing separated Scotland from Boks on Saturday

19th Nov 2018
Posted by Ollie Keohane
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Rassie Erasmus, while elated with what he referred to as "a special night" at Murrayfield, does not believe that there was a lot separating the two sides on the day.The Springboks claimed a 26-20...

15 Nov

Super Rugby

Erasmus to be involved in Bulls’ coach selection process

It has been confirmed by the Bulls that SA Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus will be a part of the process in selecting a new coach.Following the departure of 2018's head coach John Mitchell,...

13 Nov

International Rugby, Springboks

Rassie alludes to selection consistency come Saturday

13th Nov 2018
Posted by Ollie Keohane
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Rassie Erasmus is unlikely to make many changes to his match day squad for Saturday, in an effort to not lose winning momentum.Erasmus spoke of the "balancing act" he faced in terms of selection....

09 Nov

International Rugby, Springboks

Erasmus explains “extra loosie” selection

9th Nov 2018
Posted by Ollie Keohane
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In Eben Etzebeth's injury-enforced absence for the upcoming French test, the versatile Pieter-Steph Du Toit has been drafted in at number 4.Du Toit starred for the Boks in four consecutive tests on the blindside...

08 Nov

International Rugby, Springboks

Overseas-based Boks straight back into the mix

8th Nov 2018
Posted by Ollie Keohane
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Rassie Erasmus has named his Springbok side to face France, inducing six overseas based players, who were previously unavailable for the English test.The integral trio of Willie Le Roux, Faf de Klerk and Franco...

01 Nov

International Rugby, Springboks

Looking ahead to the end of year tour: “Springboks cannot regress in November”

1st Nov 2018
Posted by Ollie Keohane
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Writing for bbc.com I preview the Springboks' upcoming challenges for the November tour.Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus's priority in 2018 was to beat the All Blacks in New Zealand. He told his players that winning in New Zealand...

30 Oct

International Rugby

Rassie must trust lock depth and keep Pieter-Steph at flank

30th Oct 2018
Posted by Ollie Keohane
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While it is tempting for coach Rassie Erasmus to move versatile forward Pieter- Steph Du Toit into the second row, he should trust his wealth of quality locks and stick with the flanking combination...

30 Oct

International Rugby, Springboks

Erasmus explains non-selection of Mostert

30th Oct 2018
Posted by Ollie Keohane
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Franco Mostert will not be considered for Saturday's Springbok clash against England, with Rassie Erasmus explaining the dilemma.Mostert, who has starred for the Springboks and Lions this year, was signed earlier in the year...

29 Oct

International Rugby, Springboks

Rassie not ruling out overseas Boks

30th Oct 2018
Posted by Ollie Keohane
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Rassie Erasmus has expressed that the international door is still open for a number of overseas-based players.While there are only five overseas-based players in Erasmus's current touring squad, his message gave hope to a...

28 Oct

International Rugby, Springboks

Springbok end of year tour squad announced, sees three new faces

30th Oct 2018
Posted by Ollie Keohane
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Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has named his touring squad for the Springboks' upcoming November Internationals, with three uncapped players included.The end of year tour has seen recalls for seemingly forgotten Gio Aplon and Louis Schreuder,...

26 Oct

International Rugby

Aplon confirmed part of Bok squad

26th Oct 2018
Posted by Ollie Keohane
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Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has confirmed that 17 cap outside back Gio Aplon will be included in his squad for the end of year tour.Erasmus explained, from camp in Stellenbosch, that the 36 year...

Springbok coach Rassie’s first and most significant Rugby World Cup victory

Boks bow to Wales

Boks opt for continuity, while Etzebeth takes up bench position

Irish win over All Blacks a “blessing and a curse”

Welsh test to galvanise young scrummies

Erasmus believes nothing separated Scotland from Boks on Saturday

Erasmus to be involved in Bulls’ coach selection process

Rassie alludes to selection consistency come Saturday

Erasmus explains “extra loosie” selection

Overseas-based Boks straight back into the mix

Looking ahead to the end of year tour: “Springboks cannot regress in November”

Rassie must trust lock depth and keep Pieter-Steph at flank

Erasmus explains non-selection of Mostert

Rassie not ruling out overseas Boks

Springbok end of year tour squad announced, sees three new faces

Aplon confirmed part of Bok squad

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