Rassie Erasmus Shares Honest Take After Extending His Contract As Springboks Head Coach
- Rassie Erasmus has reacted after signing a new contract to continue as Springboks head coach ahead of the 2027 World Cup
- The South African rugby coach signed a new four-year contract with the SA Rugby, and he's expected to lead the team for the next two RWCs
- The comments from the former Springboks captain gathered different reactions from rugby fans on social media
SA Rugby confirmed that Rassie Erasmus, the coach who has twice led South Africa to Rugby World Cup victories, has had his contract renewed for an additional four years. This extension secures Erasmus’s role with the national team until 2031, with confirmation made in December 2025.
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Mark Alexander, President of SA Rugby, shared the news during the organisation’s general meeting of member unions, stating that the decision underscores the union’s dedication to maintaining high standards of performance by keeping Erasmus at the helm through the 2031 Rugby World Cup in the United States.
Erasmus guided the Springboks to back-to-back Rugby World Cup victories in 2019 and 2023, and would be leading them to the next edition in Australia in 2027. South Africa has been placed in the pool alongside Georgia, Romania and Italy. SA’s 2027 pool stage will kick off with a match against Georgia, followed by Romania and Italy.
Erasmus reacts after signing new deal
Erasmus said that the conversation to reach an agreement was quick and easy. He added that he had always found it difficult to coach any other international team and was very happy to continue as long as the South African public wanted him.
He also thanked SA Rugby and the franchises for their support over the past few years, acknowledging that it hadn’t always been easy but that the team was improving.
Although the agreement is long-term, Erasmus noted that they are focused on the challenging 2026 schedule and not looking beyond it.
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Here is what fans are saying about Erasmus signing a new contract on social media.
Brenda Njoko-Mvelase wrote:
"Of course!😊❤️ Now they must get someone he will mentor, in preparation for his exit."
Shaun Callander said:
"Great stuff!! If Rassie stays and is allowed to keep the coaching team he wants and do things his way, the future of SA rugby looks bright!"
Shane Adams
"Thank you, Coach Johannes Rassie Erasmus, we WILL win 27' and 31' under your leadership. You're now officially Sir Rassie Erasmus of S.A. 100% certainty of 4, back-to-back World Cups from 2019 to 2031 😁. "
Mahlo Vincent Ntshengwa reacted:
"Keep him there so he can invent the Missile Squad, because as we can see, the Bomb squad has been suffocating opponents for too long ✅️"
Neelam Govan commented:
"So his got till World Cup 2031 to get the squad ready with Siya, Eben and the old Guard expected to retire soon after the 2027 World Cup..... If South Africa wins the 2027 World Cup.... We can officially say that the Springboks are the greatest of all time."
Elpee Anathi Nkanyuza added:
"That's not enough, he's supposed to get a lifetime contract, for as long as he breathes. He must be our coach."
Erasmus reacts to Springboks' World Cup draw
Briefly News also reported that Erasmus has shared his thoughts on the 2027 Rugby World Cup draw, which was held in Australia.
The Springboks coach made a bold statement about the pool South Africa found themselves in after the draw.
Source: Briefly News
