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889:"We lost to Australia and Argentina, and if we didn't win in Wellington I would have resigned... I have never lost three games in a row as a coach and if I did that I don't deserve to be a Springbok coach. We played New Zealand in Wellington and that was important, as if we lost it I wouldn't be here."
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Erasmus feels that factors affecting rugby success are consistency in selection, rhythm and momentum, having few injuries, and luck (as top level games are often very close and can depend on one bounce of a ball or penalty). He plans long-term. He tends to be very open about his opinions, both in his
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In April 2011, it was announced that
Erasmus will be part of the Springboks management team at the 2011 Rugby World Cup as a technical specialist. South Africa was knocked out by Australia in the quarter-finals, losing 9–11. Despite that he was meant to return to his duties with the Stormers and
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competition, finishing in tenth place with five wins from thirteen. Later that year the Free State
Cheetahs retained their Currie Cup title, however they had to share the trophy with the Blue Bulls after the score remained even after extra time, 28–28, and no other criteria separating the teams.
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in a clip. He was found guilty by a misconduct committee of "attacking, disparaging and/or denigrating the game and match officials and not accepting the authority of match officials". He also acted as a water boy during the tour in order to directly give instructions on the pitch, which was
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saw South Africa claim one of their greatest victories by winning the title for a third time despite a loss to New
Zealand in the group stages. Victory over England in the final, after dispatching Japan and a grind-out victory over Wales in the knock-out stages, saw South Africa lift the
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condemned
Erasmus' behaviour following the controversy, after many other columnists criticized him and called these kind of comments "bitter" or "ridiculous". On 17 November, he was suspended by World Rugby again and was banned for two matches. A few weeks after the feud, referee
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introduced as head coach for the province and Super Rugby side. With this new system, the region gained great success in 2010, with both the
Stormers and Western Province progressing to the finals, only to lose to come runner-up in their respective tournaments. Whilst in
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saw the
Springboks claim their fourth Southern Hemisphere title, their first since the inception of The Rugby Championship and their first since 2009. This came on the back of victories over Australia and Argentina, and a first draw with New Zealand since 1994.
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from 2018 to the end of their 2019 World Cup campaign, doubling up on his duties as the first ever SARU Director of Rugby, to which he was appointed towards the end of 2017. He lead South Africa to win the Rugby World Cup in 2019 and 2023. He also won the 2019
775:' replacement in January 2012, Erasmus was appointed General Manager: High Performance teams, in April of that year. Part of his role consisted of acting as an assistant to Meyer when the Springboks were in training camps.
873:. The series title was clinched in the second test, with the Springboks winning 23–12, to secure a series victory. However, South Africa were unable to gain the clean-sweep, after losing the third test, 25–10. During the
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Erasmus was given an honorary doctorate by the North-West
University (NWU) on 2 May 2024 for his exceptional management of the Springbok during their victorious 2019 and 2023 Rugby World Cup campaigns.
589:, which the home side won 35–16. In his second match for the Springboks, on 23 August that same year, Erasmus played Australia, starting at flank, and scored a try, with South Africa winning 61–22 in
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Erasmus grew up in the small town of
Despatch in the Eastern Cape Province, not far from Port Elizabeth. His father battled with addiction. Erasmus attended the University of the Free State.
885:, South Africa's first win in New Zealand since 2009. After winning the 2019 World Cup, Erasmus revealed that had the Springboks lost that match, he would have tendered his resignation:
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Erasmus married
Nicolene, a former nurse, before 2003. They have 3 daughters. Erasmus has said "I find social occasions difficult ... I'm a quiet, uncomplicated person."
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revealed that his family were threatened following
Erasmus' tweets; his wife receiving rape threats and his kids being targeted for a few days.
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Erasmus is known to be very critical of referees after the games; his many complaints and accusations cost him a two-month ban by
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and had spells as an adviser to the South Africa national team. He is also the former Director of Rugby of Irish provincial side
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Erasmus' coaching career began in 2004, after he became the head coach of his previous club, Free State Cheetahs, for the
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He is also famous for his use of social media where he often sarcastically complains about refereeing after he started a
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as the Director of Rugby on a three-year contract, beginning on 1 July 2016. However, following the death of head coach
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for being unsporting. In 2022 as a result of this, World Rugby banned head coaches from acting as water carriers.
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proved more successful, topping the table at the end of the regular season with 19 victories, and defeating the
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match against Australia, but withdrew due to injury. After a stop-start season in 2003, being brought in by the
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Western Province post World Cup, he quit the region in January 2012 to look for other coaching options.
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Coach of the Season award, an honour that was given to him at Guinness Pro12 Awards dinner in the
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1387:"Rassie Erasmus to receive an honorary doctorate from the North-West University | news.nwu.ac.za"
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1999:"Rugby World Cup: Pragmatic Rassie Erasmus shows no signs of changing South Africa's approach"
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23–20. In 2005, he made the step up to Currie Cup, leading the Free State to glory during the
2068:"Rassie Erasmus can't be a Springbok water boy anymore as World Rugby trials new regulations"
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28–5. In 2001, he was controversially stripped of his captaincy during season by coach
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finishing in second seed overall to advance to the Quarter-finals. There they beat
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2172:"Rassie Erasmus launches video tirade at referee Wayne Barnes after France defeat"
1734:"Rassie Erasmus on Munster exit: 'If they say I must go tomorrow, then I will go'"
518:. He won 36 caps for South Africa between 1997 and 2001, including playing at the
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1923:"'It was the highlight of my career' – Rassie Erasmus on Springboks stunning win"
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1708:"Confirmed: Rassie Erasmus to leave Munster for Springbok Director of Rugby role"
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2261:"A bitter Rassie Erasmus questions referee in Twitter video after Ireland loss"
1822:"Erasmus to step down after Rugby World Cup | Latest Rugby News | RUGBY.com.au"
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2202:"Nigel Owens slams Rassie Erasmus after Springbok chief's latest referee rant"
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2038:"Rassie Erasmus banned from rugby for two months over Lions tour conduct"
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If his team wins a game, Erasmus wears the same shirt for the next game.
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in November 2021 after he had hit out at refereeing displays during the
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2315:"Rassie Erasmus suspended by World Rugby again over social media rants"
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2370:"Rassie Erasmus: Ten things you should know about South Africa's DoR"
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1898:"Erasmus believes planning, execution and luck can win the World Cup"
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1949:"South Africa captain Siya Kolisi at heart of team's transformation"
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ahead of the third test, Erasmus made his test debut on 5 July in
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set-up as director of rugby effective immediately ahead of their
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2232:"Rassie Erasmus is up to his old, wicked tricks with referees"
1847:"Rassie Erasmus laments Cheslin Kolbe injury-enforced absence"
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In 1999, Erasmus was made captain for a single test against
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for South Africa saw the team face mixed result; losing to
2289:"Rassie's rotten referee rants deserve to be ridiculed"
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coach and former player. He was the head coach of the
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609:. During that time, South Africa secured their first
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893:South Africa came within moments of reclaiming the
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1480:"Cats' Erasmus confirms fallout with Laurie Mains"
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1562:"Rassie Erasmus to work with Boks at world cup"
1455:"Mains, Erasmus deny talk of Cat-fight in camp"
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3231:South Africa national rugby union team coaches
1778:"WELLINGTON WIN IN 2018 SAVED ERASMUS' CAREER"
1550:Stormers retain coaching & management team
970:British & Irish Lions tour to South Africa
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1682:"Erasmus Honoured at Guinness PRO12 Awards"
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2313:Meagher, Gerard (17 November 2022).
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1796:"Erasmus drops Springboks bombshell"
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2169:Westerby, John (13 November 2022).
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2115:Louw, Wynona (27 July 2021).
1652:"Director of Rugby Appointed"
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102:Director of Rugby, head coach
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2391:Springbok Rugby Hall of Fame
793:European Rugby Champions Cup
93:University of the Free State
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1526:"Saru, WP set poor example"
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1760:"Oops! | SA Rugby"
1613:"Rassie quits Stormers"
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668:2001 Tri Nations Series
649:1999 Tri Nations Series
502:Erasmus played for the
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413:(Technical Specialist)
1322:North-West University
910:2018 end-of-year tour
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284:International career
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1000:on 5 November, and
828:Guinness Storehouse
747:head coach for the
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380:(Technical Adviser)
357:Free State Cheetahs
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2840:South Africa squad
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2070:. IOL. 17 May 2022
1784:. 5 November 2019.
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