Rassie has ‘lekka chat’ with World Rugby
SA Rugby have promised that “constructive talks” are taking place between Rassie Erasmus and World Rugby as the director of rugby hinted at releasing another social media video.
SA Rugby have promised that “constructive talks” are taking place between Rassie Erasmus and World Rugby as the director of rugby hinted at releasing another social media video.
England coach Eddie Jones said referees had to be treated with respect as his team prepared to face a Springbok side who will be without Rassie Erasmus at Twickenham.
Rassie Erasmus’ behaviour has brought the game into disrepute, but to remove him now would torpedo South Africa’s bid to defend their world title in 2023, according to MARK KEOHANE.
Rassie Erasmus needs to show some political nous, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.
Jacques Nienaber has insisted Rassie Erasmus’s latest ban will have no effect when the Springboks face England at Twickenham on Saturday, adding “all the facts” have yet to be made public.
Former skipper John Smit believes that Rassie Erasmus’ recent social media antics have created a negative opinion regarding the Springboks.
While World Rugby has told Rassie Erasmus to take a back seat for the rest of the November tour, the Springbok director of rugby rides shotgun whenever he is with the world champs.
SA Rugby bosses are irate with Rassie Erasmus and his conduct may yet result in more serious sanctions from World Rugby, according to reports.
Nick Mallett says Rassie Erasmus is to blame for the Springboks being the “least-liked team in the world” and not getting the 50-50 calls from referees.
Rassie Erasmus will miss the remainder of the Springboks’ November tour after SA’s director of rugby has been issued with a fresh ban in the wake of his latest social media rants.