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Rassie Erasmus responds to ‘cheating’ claims after bizarre Eben Etzebeth incident
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- Sep 28, 2026, 10:57 AM UTC
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Rassie Erasmus
South African rugby union footballer and coach
Johan "Rassie" Erasmus is a South African rugby union coach and former player. He is the current head coach of the Springboks, the South Africa national team, currently in his second stint in the role. He led South Africa to win the Rugby World Cup in 2019 and 2023. He is regarded as one of the greatest tactical minds of his generation.
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Eben Etzebeth
South African rugby union player (born 1991)
Eben Etzebeth is a South African professional rugby union player who currently plays for the Sharks in the United Rugby Championship and the South Africa national team. He made his international debut for the Springboks in 2012 and has since played 146 caps, making him the Springboks' most capped player. His regular playing position is as a loosehead lock.
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