Emphatic, brutal and simply brilliant Springboks
Rassie Erasmus outsmarted Eddie Jones and his Springboks outplayed England. It was emphatic, it was brutal and it was simply brilliant, writes Mark Keohane... Read more
Rugby World Cup 2019: Erasmus was ready to resign before Wellington win
South Africa were crowned world champions on Saturday, but their coach said he was ready to walk away as recently as last September.
Rugby World Cup 2019: We’ve got a privilege of giving people hope, says Erasmus
"Rugby should be something that creates hope," said Rassie Erasmus, whose side embraced the privilege of inspiring South Africa's people.
Rugby World Cup 2019: Erasmus confirms departure from Springboks coaching role to follow final
The Rugby World Cup final will be Rassie Erasmus' last match as coach of South Africa, the Springboks boss has confirmed.
Rugby World Cup 2019: South Africa boosted by Kolbe’s return for decider
South Africa regain livewire wing Cheslin Kolbe for the final against England in Yokohama.
Eddie and Rassie, the best of tacticians
International rugby’s master coach Eddie Jones is locked at two-a-piece against South African novice Rassie Erasmus. Appropriately, the decider, 17 months after their first... Read more
Rugby World Cup 2019: Erasmus defends attritional Springboks approach
South Africa's style of play has won few admirers but coach Rassie Erasmus has nonetheless guided his side to the Rugby World Cup final.
Rugby World Cup 2019: Wales losses prepared Springboks for semi-final glory – Erasmus
South Africa were on a run of four straight losses to Wales going into the World Cup semi-final, experiences Rassie Erasmus felt proved key.
De Allende has been colossal in a Springbok context
By Mark Keohane Damian de Allende, very much like All Blacks centre Sonny Bill Williams, divides supporter opinion. But neither of the two divide... Read more
Rugby World Cup 2019: Springboks’ Kolbe ruled out of semi-final against Wales
Springbok Cheslin Kolbe will sit out the Rugby World Cup semi-final against Wales with an ankle injury and has been replaced by Sbu Nkosi.
Rugby World Cup 2019: Springboks push right buttons and eject hosts Japan
South Africa were nervy at half-time but finished with a flourish to beat hosts Japan and set up a Rugby World Cup semi-final against... Read more
Rugby World Cup 2019: South Africa-Japan scoreline not reflective of match – Erasmus
Japan fell to a 26-3 loss to South Africa but Rassie Erasmus did not think his team was as superior as the scoreline suggested.
Rugby World Cup 2019: Kolbe passed fit as Springboks revert to Italy team
South Africa revert to the team that defeated Italy a fortnight ago for their Rugby World Cup quarter-final with Japan.
Rugby World Cup 2019: Kolbe and Jantjies expected to be fit for Japan clash
Wing Cheslin Kolbe and scrum-half Herschel Jantjies are 99 per cent ready to face Japan, Rassie Erasmus revealed on Monday.
Rugby World Cup 2019: Simplicity key for quarter-final bound Springboks – Erasmus
A much-changed South Africa were unhindered by humid conditions as they dismantled Canada in Kobe, delighting Rassie Erasmus.
Rugby World Cup 2019: South Africa 66-7 Canada
Cobus Reinach scored a hat-trick inside 20 minutes as South Africa thumped Canada 66-7 to reach the quarter-finals at the Rugby World Cup.
