Rassie Erasmus’ name has never been synonymous with quiet in the South African rugby scene. He is a genius coach, but also a controversial figure, continuously shaking the rugby world with jaw-dropping actions. This recent explosive revelation is just another storm in his long battle. Want to know how many "hidden bombs" have been planted before this moment? Let’s revisit five of Rassie’s most shocking moments, where his actions have made the rugby world sit up and take notice.
In the midst of the 2018 Rugby World Cup, a video posted by Rassie himself went viral. In the video, he openly questioned the refereeing decisions: "Is this fair? Is this the spirit of the game?"
This “confronting the referee” behavior is taboo in professional coaching. However, Rassie didn't care. He knew South Africa was struggling and the media environment wasn’t in their favor.
He had to do something to protect the team’s morale. The result? The video sparked a global debate, with the rugby board furious, fines imposed, and warnings given. But South African fans went wild with support: "Finally, someone is speaking the truth!"
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