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“We took a gamble” – Rassie Erasmus responds to shock Springbok defeat
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- Sep 27, 2026, 1:55 PM UTC
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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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Rassie Erasmus admitted his Springbok selection was a gamble after South Africa suffered a dramatic 42-38 defeat to Australia in Perth.