“Happy 21st”: Rassie Erasmus Celebrates Twin Daughters as Fans Praise and Worry Over His Health

• The Springboks coach, Rassie Erasmus, shared a touching photo, celebrating his twin daughters’ 21st birthday with a heartfelt Instagram post
• The photo also reignited public concern about his slimmer appearance, with some speculating about his health
• Erasmus’s previous diagnosis of a rare autoimmune disease and a 2024 shoulder operation have added to the speculation, though the coach remains silent

Springboks head coach Rassie Erasmus shared a heartfelt birthday post on Instagram, celebrating his two daughters’ 21st birthdays.

He posted a photo of himself with his two lovely girls, accompanied by a simple yet touching caption:

"Happy 21st"

South African fans quickly joined in the celebration, flooding the comments with warm wishes for the twins.

Here are some of the reactions:

@beatrix:

"Beautiful family."

@erwin:

"Happy 21st!"

@beaytrzstrdom:

"Princesses Nikki and Carla… 21st! Wow! Fantastic. Awesome — both of you have outstanding personalities. Such bubbly, happy girls. God bless your future ahead. May your days be filled with precious memories, and may your dreams become your reality."

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@veronica:

"Happy birthday, twins!"

@johan:

"Great photo. Super proud dad and daughters."

@melds:

"Congratulations! And Rassie, you’re looking very healthy."

Erasmus's weight loss raises further eyebrows.

In recent days, Erasmus sparked widespread concern among rugby fans over his weight. This was after a picture showed him looking slimmer than before. The photo raised questions about his health, with supporters speculating whether his frail appearance could be linked to past medical issues.

The latest photo of him with his daughters still raised that same question, amongst some fans.

Erasmus' medical record under the spotlight

Some brushed it off as part of a weight loss journey, while others recalled the time Erasmus was diagnosed with a rare and potentially life-threatening autoimmune disease, microscopic polyangiitis with granulomatosis, formerly known as Wegener’s disorder, before the 2019 Rugby World Cup.

The disorder can affect critical organs, including the lungs, kidneys, sinuses, and trachea. At the time, Erasmus had not publicly spoken about his condition. He later revealed that he underwent chemotherapy to manage it.

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In 2024, Erasmus also disclosed that he had undergone a painful shoulder operation to correct an old injury sustained during his playing days. As for his current appearance, he has not commented, leaving the public to speculate. That same year, Erasmus divorced his wife, Nicolene, after 25 years. Their divorce was announced mutually in a joint statement.

Erasmus is a fan favourite among many Boks supporters for the innovative and intelligent methods he has brought to the team. He is also a darling of many South African women, who have a crush on the 52-year-old coach.

Rassie Erasmus speaks on Jasper Wiese’s red card

Briefly News previously reported that Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus expressed his disappointment over Jasper Wiese’s red card incident.

Wiese received the card for a violent head-butt on an Italian player during the Boks’ game last weekend in Gqeberha. He appeared before a Disciplinary Committee, and a ruling was made against him. He was given 48 hours to appeal that decision.

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Source: Briefly News