Rassie Erasmus' Multi-Million Rand Salary Sparks Little Reaction from SA: “He’s a Bargain”

• Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus' multi-million rand salary has been making rounds on the internet
• The Rugby World Cup-winning coach is currently the second-highest-paid coach in the world
• Many South Africans felt the millions he received every year needed to triple in his bank account

Since the Springboks claimed the Rugby World Cup title, Rassie Erasmus has become a celebrated figure widely credited for masterminding the team's success.

However, many were left unimpressed when his salary details emerged and believed he deserved far greater financial recognition.

Rassie Erasmus' salary unveiled

According to the rugby union publication Ruck, the Eastern Cape-born star earns roughly R15 million annually (R1 250 000 monthly), making him the second-highest-paid rugby coach in the world after England's Steve Borthwick (who earns approximately R16 million).

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Despite the salary reaching the multi-millions, South Africans weren't too happy with what the back-to-back World Cup champ saw in his bank account.

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Many social media users took to X to share their thoughts about Rassie's salary.

@roblouw6 wrote on the popular app:

"I can't believe people are questioning @RassieRugby's salary. Hasn't he proven his worth as the best coach in world rugby? Amazing what has been achieved since he has taken over the running of the Boks."

@haribaldijones responded to the tweet:

"He's an absolute bargain. A steal. He made sure my three flights to France weren't a waste of money."

@JosephM_____ asked in the comment section:

"Can his salary be tripled? It is well deserved."

@robbierich123 told the online community:

"He should be earning so much more than Borthwick!"

@DavidHe47654658 shared their opinion, writing:

"I didn't see his salary, but whatever it is, he's worth a lot more. He's so much more than a rugby coach. He does more for nation-building than the president. Fact."

@svengolden1 told app users:

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"Whatever he's getting, it's not enough. How does one factor the extraordinary effect his actions have had for the positive side of the nation's psyche?"

Is Rassie the greatest Springbok coach ever?

Rassie has done much to prove his worth as the best Springbok coach to ever exist.

Not only has he been at the helm of success in the British and Irish Lions series in 2021, but he also assisted the Springboks' historic win to lift the Webb Ellis Cup for the fourth time, the last two wins being back-to-back.

Furthermore, Rassie (who received an honourary doctorate from North-West University this year) oversaw the national rugby team's claim to the Rugby Championship for the first time in a 'full' double-round format.

What you need to know about Rassie Erasmus

Rassie Erasmus was born in Despatch, Eastern Cape, on 5 November 1972. He has been married to Nicolene for over two decades, and they have three daughters, including teenage twins. Erasmus first played for the Springboks in 1997 during the final Test against the Lions, which saw South Africa secure a strong victory at Ellis Park despite the Lions already winning the series. He played in all 36 Tests for the Springboks, becoming a key figure in Nick Mallett’s squad, which won the Tri-Nations title in 1998 and set a record with 17 consecutive victories.

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After playing, Erasmus took up coaching, starting with the Free State Vodacom Cup team while recovering from injury in 2004. By 2005, he became head coach of the Free State senior team, leading them to a Currie Cup win in 2005 and sharing the title in 2006 with the Bulls. In 2007, he was recruited as a technical advisor for South Africa’s World Cup preparations. Though he didn’t travel with the team to France, Erasmus had already committed to coaching the Stormers.

In 2016, Erasmus took on the head coach role at Munster in Ireland, where he guided the team to a Pro12 final, earning Coach of the Year honours despite a loss to Scarlets. Returning to South Africa to revive the Springboks, Erasmus led them to victory on New Zealand soil for the first time in nine years. His leadership culminated in the Boks’ 2019 World Cup triumph, earning him the prestigious World Rugby Coach of the Year Award.

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3 other stories on Springbok salaries

• South Africans couldn't believe their eyes after they saw Springbok captain Siya Kolisi's alleged salary.
• Contrary to the public's beliefs, Siya isn't the highest-paid Springbok on the team. Briefly News reported who takes home the most money.
• Briefly News also shared the Springboks' earnings in 2024 and the average earnings of the national rugby players per game.

Source: Briefly News