
‘Rassie not selling out Boks for England’
Rassie Erasmus has earned the right to take up the top job in England after the 2023 Rugby World Cup, according to Mark Keohane.
Rassie Erasmus has earned the right to take up the top job in England after the 2023 Rugby World Cup, according to Mark Keohane.
The Springboks playing in the Six Nations would all but kill off any hopes that the Celtic nations have of winning the competition.
Spain beat Portugal 33-28 in Madrid on Sunday to become the 16th team to qualify for the 2023 Rugby World Cup, in the process booking a date with the reigning champions, the Springboks.
Rassie Erasmus will reportedly stay with SA Rugby until at least after the 2023 World Cup in France, but his long-term future remains up in the air amid links with the England coaching job.
In questioning Ireland’s ability to cope with what’s coming when they visit Twickenham to face England on Saturday, Eddie Jones has used the Springboks as the standard for measuring physicality.
Kicking coach Vlok Cilliers says France are “adding components” to their engine to compete with the Springboks, the “Lamborghini of world rugby”.
Rassie Erasmus is the outright favourite to replace Eddie Jones as England coach, according to bookies.
Sharks and Springbok centre Lukhanyo Am says experiencing a different rugby culture will be important for the future of his career after arriving in Japan for his stint with Kobe Steelers.
Take a look at this compilation of superbly-timed, monstrous tackles featuring the likes of Faf de Klerk, Justin Geduld and Courtney Lawes.
Australian former Leinster and Ulster coach Matt Williams has supported Rassie Erasmus’ claim that the former Springbok coach did not leak the controversial video in which he publicly criticised Australian referee Nic Berry last year.