Rassie ‘whinging more than winning’
Rassie Erasmus taking shots at Nick Mallett in public detracts from a healthy debate about the state of South African rugby, according to MARK KEOHANE.
Rassie Erasmus taking shots at Nick Mallett in public detracts from a healthy debate about the state of South African rugby, according to MARK KEOHANE.
Rassie Erasmus is back on Twitter and this time he’s taking shots at former Bok coach Nick Mallett.
Rassie Erasmus has emphasised that he is fully focused on preparing the Springboks for the World Cup amid reports linking him to the Leicester Tigers job.
Rassie Erasmus is reportedly on a star-studded shortlist of coaches that have been targeted to take over from Steve Borthwick at Leicester Tigers.
Rassie Erasmus is reportedly eager to make a key addition to the Springbok coaching staff who will travel with the team to France for the World Cup later this year.
Eddie Jones’ second term with the Wallabies commences at Loftus Versfeld in July when Australia’s Rugby Championship kicks off against the Springboks in Pretoria.
Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Nienaber’s contracts with SA Rugby could see the World Cup-winning coaches remain in charge of the Springboks until 2025.
Jacques Nienaber will reportedly not be hauled over the coals for the Springboks’ November tour results, nor Rassie Erasmus for his tweets, when the SA Rugby Union bosses meet next week.
Rassie Erasmus has explained the reasoning behind his decision to become active on social media platforms, despite his position as SA Rugby’s director of rugby.
The two once competed for the Springbok No 8 jersey, but Bob Skinstad has jumped to the defence of former national team rival Rassie Erasmus.