Bok bosses off the hook
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.
Watch: Rassie on why he tweets
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.
Skinstad defends Rassie: He’s a bloody good guy!
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.
World Rugby asks Rassie for help
Rassie Erasmus has reportedly been roped in by World Rugby to assist the governing body address the standard of officiating leading up to the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
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.
Eddie: We don’t speak about refs
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.
Why Rassie must go to the World Cup
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’s got to play the game
Rassie Erasmus needs to show some political nous, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.
Nienaber vows Boks focus amid Rassie row
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.
Smit: Rassie making Boks ‘easy to dislike’
Former skipper John Smit believes that Rassie Erasmus’ recent social media antics have created a negative opinion regarding the Springboks.
