Rassie Erasmus locked down another four years coaching the Springboks through 2031, which takes him past the next World Cup happening in the United States. SA Rugby president Mark Alexander hyped up how the guy turned South Africa into back-to-back world champions in 2019 and 2023, plus grabbed consecutive Rugby Championship trophies while keeping the team ranked number one globally for three straight seasons.
Erasmus said the extension chat went smoothly because he can't picture himself coaching another country anyway, and Alexander thinks the long-term deal keeps everything stable for developing players and systems. The rest of the coaching staff announcements are coming later, but Erasmus already mentioned that the tough 2026 schedule is what he's focused on right away.
Erasmus said the extension chat went smoothly because he can't picture himself coaching another country anyway, and Alexander thinks the long-term deal keeps everything stable for developing players and systems. The rest of the coaching staff announcements are coming later, but Erasmus already mentioned that the tough 2026 schedule is what he's focused on right away.
